Spicy Mongolian Noodles

Ingredients

• 300 g udon noodles, uncooked
• 1/3 cup water
• 20 ml grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced fresh
• 1 bunch green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 120 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed & sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
• 315 g lite silken extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
• 4 cups bok choy, sliced, stalks removed
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the noodles and cook until tender; 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, place the 1/3 cup water, ginger and garlic in a large soup pot.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the broth, soy sauce, and chili paste. Cover and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Add the tofu and bok choy and cook for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat and add the cooked noodles and cilantro.

10. 10

    Stir to mix.

11. 11

    Serve at once.