Udon with Tofu and Asian Greens

This was easy and yummy. Worth remembering so I thought I'd post it. 

Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package udon noodles
- 4 tablespoons roasted peanut oil, or 3 tablespoons sesame oil mixed with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 12-ounce package firm tofu, cut into 12 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 bunch of any Asian greens (I use bok choy, or Savoy cabbage) and a large handful of spinach leaves
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
- Large pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Pinch of sugar

Directions:

Cook the udon noodles as the label directs. (Don't overcook or they will get mushy.) Drain, reserving about 1/3 cup of the cooking water.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Pat the tofu dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Add the tofu to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.

Add 1 tablespoon oil and the greens to the skillet. Cook, tossing, until just wilted. Add the scallions, red pepper flakes, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the soy sauce and sugar. Add the reserved cooking water; heat to create a broth. Divide the noodles and greens among 4 bowls and top with the tofu.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/udon-with-tofu-and-asian-greens-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback