Sweet Chili Lime Tofu with Udon Noodles and Broccoli

One of the things I love about the weekend is a trip to Whole Foods. I do a lot of window shopping there because I regularly have no idea what the heck I'm looking at. The last couple of times we've been I've picked up some Chili Lime Tofu with Basil. It is absolutely delicious but it costs a$15/kg. Now I obviously don't buy a kilo's worth but a tub is about $8. A kings ransom knowing I can make it myself for a pittance. Here's my take on it. Not exactly but pretty darn good and it had Mr. In a Saute Pan digging around for the caramelized tofu bits.

Sweet Chili Lime Tofu with Udon Noodles and Broccoli

Marinade:
1 tbsp Blue Agave Nectar Light version*
1 tsp lime juice
Zest of a lime
1 tsp your chili sauce**
1 tbsp finely chopped basil
2 tbsp Any neutral oil

*pure maple syrup would work, or honey if not sticking to vegan
**we have a Chinese Chili sauce but you can use any hot sauce you like

1/2 a package of Udon Noodles
1 package Extra Firm Tofu
1 head of Broccoli

Chop up your block of extra firm tofu into bite sized pieces (or to your taste). Whisk together all the marinade ingredients toss with tofu until thoroughly coated. Sometimes I'll make a double batch of the marinade just to make sure every piece is well covered. Cover and let since for at least 2 hours in the fridge. As with all things tofu, the longer it sits, the better.

When you're ready to serve, get a pot of water on the boil for the udon noodles. Cook according to package directions, usually about 10-12 minutes. Steam your broccoli until tender crisp. In the meantime, heat a saute / fry / cast iron / whatever floats your boat pan to medium high and add the tofu. Cook until crispy and caramelized.

Drain and rinse the noodles in cold water, add warm broccoli and tofu, finish with more freshly chopped basil and voila, dinner is served. If you like it extra spicy, add more chili sauce when you're mixing it together to give it an extra dimension of heat. YUM!

This makes great leftovers too, if there are any. It can be served at room temperature the next day as a side for lunch or dinner.

Enjoy