Vegetarian Pansit Noodles (Filipino)

Ingredients

• 250 g rice noodles
• 1/2 lb tofu, cut in cubes
• 1/2 cup canola oil, for frying the tofu
• 15 fresh green beans, approximately
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 3 leaves cabbage, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/8 cup soy sauce (or Braggs liquid aminos)
• 2 tablespoons chicken-flavored vegetarian seasoning (I use McKays Vegan Seasoning) or 2  chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

1. 1

   Take the rice noodles and soak them in a bowl with warm water and set aside.

2. 2

   Fry the tofu in a pan with the 1/2 cup canola oil. Once the tofu is fried set it aside on paper towels.

3. 3

   In a large pan or wok heat the 2 Tbsp canola oil with the garlic and onion until the garlic is slightly brown and the onion turned clear.

4. 4

   Add the green beans, carrots, and bell pepper and simmer for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the soy sauce, chicken seasoning, and water. Mix well and then add the fried tofu and cabbage. Simmer again for about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain the noodles and then add them to the vegetables and tofu. Mix it in well and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes more.

7. 7

   Eat right away. :).