Pancit Bihon with Tofu and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 8 oz Bihon noodles (rice noodles)
• 1 block Extra-firm tofu
• 1 large Carrots
• 1/4 head Cabbage
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 small Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce alternative (coconut aminos or tamari)
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Place the 8 oz Bihon noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes, or until they are softened but not mushy. Drain the noodles well and set them aside.
2. 2Press the 1 block Extra-firm tofu firmly between paper towels or in a tofu press to remove as much water as possible. Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut the 1 large Carrots into thin matchsticks (julienne), thinly slice the 1/4 head Cabbage, and slice the 2 stalks Celery thinly. Finely chop the 1 small Onion and mince the 3 cloves Garlic.
3. 3Heat 2 tablespoons of Cooking oil in a large wok or 12-inch skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the chopped 1 small Onion and minced 3 cloves Garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant, but not browned.
4. 4Add the cubed 1 block Extra-firm tofu to the wok. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is lightly browned on most sides.
5. 5Add the julienned 1 large Carrots, sliced 1/4 head Cabbage, and sliced 2 stalks Celery to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender but still have a slight crispness.
6. 6Add the drained 8 oz Bihon noodles, 1/4 cup Soy sauce alternative, and 1 cup Vegetable broth to the wok. Stir everything together gently to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring and tossing the noodles with the vegetables and sauce, until the noodles are fully cooked and have absorbed most of the liquid.
7. 7Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Salt. Taste and add a little more salt or soy sauce alternative if needed. Serve the Pancit Bihon hot.

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