Street Style Schezwan Noodles with Crispy Tofu, Charred Peppers & Chilli Oil

PREP : 10 MINS
TOTAL : 18 MINS
SERVES : 1-2

This is your favourite street corner schezwan noodles but turned up. Fiery, garlicky, with crispy golden tofu and smoky charred peppers that take it from a quick meal to something genuinely special. Ready in under 20 minutes and better than anything you'd order in.

Ingredients

For the Noodles

  • 150g firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

For the Chilli Oil Finish

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 4 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt

To Serve

  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Fresh coriander
  • Lime wedge

PRODUCTS USED IN RECIPE

Schezwan INSTANT NOODLES
DETAILS

Method

  1. Step-1 Homemade Chilli Oil
    Heat neutral oil until shimmering, then remove from the heat. Add chilli flakes, garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Stir and leave to infuse while you prepare the rest.
  2. Step-2 Crispy Tofu
    Pat tofu dry. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan for the tofu in a single layer until golden and crisp on all sides. Add soy sauce, toss for 30 seconds, then set aside.
  3. Step-3 Char the Peppers
    In the same pan, add a little oil and cook the sliced capsicums on high heat. Leave them untouched for 2-3 minutes to get char marks, then toss and cook for another minute. Set aside.
  4. Step-4 Garlic Ginger Base
    Add a little oil to the pan, then fry the garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add vinegar and sugar, then stir for 30 seconds to create a quick glaze.
  5. Step-5 Cook the Noodles
    Cook the Khao Chi Schezwan noodles as per pack instructions. Add the seasoning and vegetable sachets, then toss well. Mix in the garlic ginger glaze and stir on high heat for 1 minute.
  6. Step-6 Build the Bowl
    Twirl the noodles into a bowl. Add crispy tofu on one side and charred peppers on the other. Drizzle over the homemade chilli oil.
  7. Step-7 Finish & Serve
    Top with spring onions, sesame seeds and fresh coriander. Finish with a squeeze of lime and serve hot.
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