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Bamee Haeng Jay with Tofu

Bamee Haeng Jay with Tofu

Thai
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37 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

37 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

430 kcalper person
Protein 19g
Carbs 60g
Fats 12g

About this dish

The vegetarian side of Thailand's dry egg noodles, five-spice marinated tofu standing in for the red pork alongside wilted pak choi, a soft egg and crispy shallots.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Eggs, Soya

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovesminced4
  • Pak Choihalved lengthways150 g
  • Spring onionssliced, to serve2
  • Fresh Corianderroughly chopped, to serve10 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Eggsto serve4

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofucut into 1cm slices300 g

Dried Goods

  • Egg noodles300 g
  • Sugardivided3 tbsp
  • Crispy fried shallotsto serve15 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Five-spice powder1 tsp
  • White pepper0.5 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Dark soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Light soy saucedivided3 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oildivided3 tbsp

Utensils

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Large saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Combine the dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the five-spice powder, garlic and white pepper in a bowl, add the tofu slices and turn to coat, then marinate for 15 minutes.

Approx. 15 minutes
2

Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil, add the eggs and cook for 6 minutes, then transfer to cold water, peel and halve.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the marinated tofu for 6 minutes, turning once, until caramelised and heated through.

Approx. 6 minutes
4

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the pak choi and cook for 2 minutes until just wilted, then drain.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Cook the egg noodles in a separate pan of boiling water for 3 minutes until tender, then drain.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Toss the drained noodles with the remaining light soy sauce, remaining sugar and remaining vegetable oil in a bowl until coated.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Divide the noodles between four bowls and top with the tofu, pak choi, egg halves, spring onions, coriander and crispy fried shallots.

Approx. 3 minutes