Healthy Stir-fried Tofu Noodles with Eggplant
Diet Recipe | Low-Calorie Healthy Dish | Eggplant Tofu Noodle Stir-fry
Hello everyone! I’m Yoginam, a guy who loves documenting healthy meals. Lately, I’ve been focusing on managing my weight and searching for delicious diet-friendly recipes. Inspired by friends who often make pasta with tofu noodles, I decided to create a stir-fry featuring plenty of eggplant and tofu noodles. To my surprise, the flavors absorbed beautifully, and its high protein content makes it a perfect choice for continuing my diet deliciously! I hope your meals are always delightful. Your subscriptions, likes, and comments are a huge motivation for me to create more great recipes. Though I’m a bit shy about its imperfections, I appreciate all your support!
Main Ingredients- 1/2 eggplant
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 Tbsp minced pork
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (optional)
- 250g tofu noodles
Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil (add according to preference)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil (add according to preference)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash and pat dry the eggplant. Then, julienne it into strips about 0.5cm thick. Place the julienned eggplant into an air fryer preheated to 150°C (300°F) and cook for 10 minutes. This step helps remove excess moisture from the eggplant, preventing it from becoming watery when stir-fried and improving its texture.
Step 2
Next, thinly slice the onion and cut the green onion diagonally. If you prefer a spicy kick, deseed the Cheongyang chili pepper and mince it finely. Also, in a small bowl, combine all the ‘Seasoning’ ingredients and mix well to create your delicious sauce. Preparing the ingredients and the sauce beforehand will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 3
Rinse the tofu noodles lightly under running water while they are in a colander. Gently pat them dry or let them drain. This simple rinse is all that’s needed to prepare them.
Step 4
Now, let’s begin stir-frying. Heat a pan over medium heat and add cooking oil. Add the sliced green onions and stir-fry until fragrant. Frying the green onions well will enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
Step 5
Once you hear a sizzling sound from the green onions, add the minced pork. Break up the pork with a spatula as it cooks, and stir-fry until it is no longer pink and fully cooked through.
Step 6
When the pork is cooked, add the pre-air-fried eggplant, onion, and Cheongyang chili pepper (if using) to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and add 1/2 cup of water. Stir-fry everything together, allowing the ingredients to absorb the sauce. Cooking over medium-high heat helps maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
Step 7
Once the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce has slightly thickened, add the prepared tofu noodles. Gently toss everything together to coat the noodles with the sauce, and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. Your delicious stir-fried tofu noodles with eggplant are now ready! For an extra touch of flavor, drizzle with a little sesame oil before serving.
