Meal Kit
Tonkatsu Tofu Noodle Bowl
with bok choy and carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Soy
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Vegetarian
Chef
Nigel Palmer
Tonkatsu is traditionally a breaded and fried pork dish. (So like a schnitzel; it’s a small cuisine world after all.) We've dropped the pig for silky tofu, added some delicious lo mein and veggies, and brought out some spicy gochujang, for a bowl that translates across cultures and time zones. Tip: Bok choy can retain some grit, even after washing. To completely clean, hold upside down in a bowl of water. Shake slightly to release the grit.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
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5 oz. Lo Mein Noodles
- 1 Head of Baby Bok Choy
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3 fl. oz. Tonkatsu Sauce
- 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
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1 oz. Roasted Peanuts
- 2 Green Onions
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1 Tbsp. Gochujang Red Pepper Paste
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving) MOx5Lo3r
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Calories860
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Carbohydrates95g
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Net Carbs86g
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Fat42g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1850mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using shrimp, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Skip pressing, but follow cornstarch instructions. Follow same instructions as tofu in Step 3, cooking shrimp undisturbed until seared on one side, 2-3 minutes. Flip, and cook until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 1-2 minutes.
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If using diced chicken breast, pat dry and season a pinch of salt and pepper. Skip pressing, but follow cornstarch instructions. Follow same instructions as tofu in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Line a plate with a paper towel. Cut tofu into 1/2" dice and place on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture. Set aside, 5 minutes.
While tofu sits, remove any discolored outer leaves from bok choy and trim ends. Slice into 1/4" strips.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.Coarsely chop peanuts.Mince garlic.After 5 minutes, transfer tofu to a mixing bowl and gently combine with cornstarch until coated. -
2 Cook the Noodles
Once water is boiling, add noodles and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes.
Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain noodles in a colander and return to pot. Stir in 1 tsp. olive oil and set aside covered. -
3 Crisp the Tofu
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Add tofu to hot pan and stir occasionally until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.Remove to towel-lined plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Return pan used to crisp tofu to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add bok choy, matchstick carrots, white portions of green onions, and garlic to hot pan. Stir often until carrots start to soften, 2-3 minutes. -
5 Cook Sauce and Finish Dish
Stir noodles, katsu sauce, half the gochujang, 1/4 cup pasta cooking water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper into pan. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook until liquid is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Taste, and add more gochujang, if desired. If too dry, add pasta cooking water 1 Tbsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached.Add tofu and stir gently until warmed through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with peanuts and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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