Udon with Tofu

Ingredients:

• 8-10 oz dried udon noodles
• 1 block of extra firm tofu, drained and cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. In a pot of boiling water, cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and vegetable broth to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the pan, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
6. Add the cooked udon noodles and tofu back into the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat the noodles and tofu in the sauce.
7. Serve the Udon with Tofu in bowls, topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.