Stir-fried Glass Noodles with Tofu and Mushrooms
Recipe Summary
- A simple and flavorful vegetarian stir-fry featuring delicate glass noodles, pan-fried soft tofu, earthy mushrooms, and fresh mustard greens, seasoned with a spicy garlic paste and aromatic spices. This dish is a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal option.
All Ingredients - Pounded Ingredients
- Garlic cloves 5
- Spicy chilies 5
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Glass noodles 200 g
- Soft tofu 2 blocks
- Mushroom 1 cup
- Mustard green 2 handfuls
- Shredded carrot 1/2 cup
- Red chili (without seeds), sliced 1
- Fried shallots to taste
- Cooking oil as needed
All Ingredients - Seasoning
- Mushroom seasoning 1 tsp
- White pepper 1 tsp
- Black pepper 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
Tools You'll Need
- Wok
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Shallot?
- 1 small onion + 1 small garlic clove
- Sweet onion (1:1, milder)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Aromatics
Pound 5 cloves of garlic until roughly crushed. Add 5 spicy chilies to the garlic and pound them together until coarsely mixed.
Step 2: Soak Glass Noodles
Place 200g of glass noodles in a bowl and soak them in water for until softened. Drain well before use.
Step 3: Fry Tofu
Heat cooking oil in a wok. Add 2 blocks of soft tofu and fry until they are slightly golden brown on all sides. Remove the tofu from the wok and set aside, leaving some oil in the wok.
Step 4: Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms
Add the pounded garlic and chilies to the wok with the remaining oil. until fragrant, about . Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms and cook until they are soft, approximately .
Step 5: Add Noodles and Vegetables
Add the soaked and drained glass noodles to the wok. Then, add 2 handfuls of mustard greens and 1/2 cup of shredded carrot. the heat to low to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Step 6: Season and Mix
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of mushroom seasoning, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and salt to taste over the ingredients in the wok. Mix all ingredients well, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed and the noodles are separated.
Step 7: Cook Until Tender
Continue to stir-fry on low heat, mixing occasionally, until the mustard greens are tender and the glass noodles are soft and fully cooked. This should take about .
Step 8: Final Touches and Serve
Once the vegetables and noodles are soft, turn off the flame. Add 1 sliced red chili (without seeds) and a generous amount of fried shallots for garnish and extra flavor. Mix gently. The stir-fried glass noodles are now ready to be served.
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