TOFU Udon Noodle SOUP with Mushrooms and Vegetables Recipe | 30 Mins Quick and Easy Meal Idea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

firm tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: tempeh

Silken tofu is lower in calories and offers a different texture.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cremini mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and widely available.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics sweetness without needing mirin.

udon noodles

🥗Healthier: soba noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Soba noodles are a healthier alternative with more fiber.

Soak shiitake mushrooms for 20 minutes while preparing other ingredients.

Cut off the stems of fresh shimeji mushrooms and wash them gently under running water.

Chop 2 Thai chilies finely or leave in larger pieces for less heat.

Cut long hot red peppers diagonally for presentation.

Cut off the base of bok choy to separate the leaves and wash under cold water.

Snip off the woody ends of snow peas and use about 1 cup.

Dice the white parts of green onions and cut the green parts into inch-long pieces.

Chop cilantro stems finely and roughly chop the leaves.

Cut extra firm tofu into bite-sized pieces about 1 inch across.

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, Thai chilies, and the whites of the green onions; cook until fragrant for about 60 seconds.

Add rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, squeezing out excess water, and save the soaking water.

Add fresh shimeji mushrooms, salt, and black pepper; cook until mushrooms soften.

Pour in 8 cups of vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon of miso paste, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, and a couple of tablespoons of soy sauce, along with the saved shiitake soaking water; bring to a boil.

Add snow peas, broccoli, red peppers, and tofu; cook for 2 minutes to soften vegetables.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Add cooked udon noodles (thawed from freezer) about 30 seconds before turning off the heat, using chopsticks to separate them gently.

Turn off the heat and add bok choy, green parts of green onions, and fresh cilantro.

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