Marinated tofu with noodles

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 400g firm tofu
• 2 tbsp tamari sauce (or soya sauce)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch chilli flakes
• 1 tsp black and white sesame seeds
• 500ml veg stock
• 1/2 small spring greens cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 courgette, thinly sliced
• Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
• 200g glass noodles
• 1 lime

Method

1. Place the tofu on a large plate. Mix the tamari sauce, sesame oil and maple syrup in a small bowl and pour it over the tofu. Allow the marinade to soak in for a few minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place the stock in a medium sized pan and bring to the boil. Once simmering add in the veg and noodles and cook for just a minute or two until the noodles have softened and then veg still has a good crunch. Divide the noodles, veg and stock into two bowls and set aside while you fry the tofu.
3. On a high heat, add a little sesame oil to a non-stick frying pan and add in the tofu. Pour over any remaining liquid from the marinade. Cook on both side for around 2-3 minutes until the marinade has created a dark, crispy skin on the tofu.
4. Place the tofu on the veg and noodles. Garnish with the coriander leaves and some extra chilli flakes, sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime.