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Udon Noodle Bowl with Tofu

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A vegetarian/vegan noodle bowl recipe full of colorful raw vegetables, glazed tofu and udon noodles tossed in a spicy ginger miso sauce.

An Asian noodle bowl with chopsticks on the side, with glazed brown tofu cubes, colorful vegetables and creamy miso sauce.

This incredibly colorful and tasty noodle bowl is packed with crunchy-creamy textures and vibrant fresh vegetables — and it’s super quick to make!

It’s a simple vegetarian-vegan meal you can enjoy any time.

Vegetarian noodle bowls are one my favorite meals to put together, because first of all I lovvve noodles in all forms — I mean, don’t we all?!

And second, noodle bowls are the best way create a satisfying, balanced meal on one plate.

Every bite of this salad gives you slurpable noodles and healthful raw veggies.

Asian noodle bowl ingredients in a bowl: White udon noodles, fresh cilantro, matchstick-cut carrots, red bell peppers and cucumbers.

Along with the noodles and vegetables, you get a hit of plant protein from chunks of maple-glazed tofu, with everything tossed in a tangy miso dressing.

Noodle bowl ingredients

  • Firm or extra-firm tofu
  • Maple syrup
  • Tamari or soy sauce
  • Cooked udon noodles
  • Carrots
  • Red bell pepper
  • Cucumber (seedless or Persian)
  • Scallions
  • Fresh cilantro

The sauce is a blend of white miso, sesame oil, lemon, ginger and sriracha sauce you whisk up until smooth and creamy.

Asian noodle bowl ingredients in a bowl: White udon noodles, fresh cilantro, matchstick-cut carrots, red bell peppers and cucumbers.

I first developed this recipe using organic pre-cooked udon noodles, and honestly, since then I’ve been craving it at least once a week.

About udon noodles

  • Udon are a type of white Japanese wheat noodle with a thick shape. The chunky noodles are usually enjoyed in hot soups with tempura vegetables, tofu and other types of protein to make a warming, comforting meal.

Cold udon noodles

What I love about udon is how versatile they are — they’re delicious to eat hot, warm or cold.

This recipe is similar to a cold Asian noodle salad, but I recommend serving it at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

An Asian noodle bowl with chopsticks on the side, with glazed brown tofu cubes, colorful vegetables and creamy miso sauce.

If you’re using precooked noodles packaged in a vacuum-sealed pouch, all you need to do is warm them briefly to make them soft and pliable.

You can use any type of thick cooked Asian noodle you have, such as udon, soba, or rice noodles.

Mix the noodles with the vegetables, and toss with seared tofu and miso dressing to serve.

If you love fresh bowls, check out these recipes!

Udon Noodle Bowl with Tofu

Karen Tedesco
A super-tasty vegan/vegetarian noodle bowl recipe with Asian noodles, maple-glazed tofu and colorful raw vegetables tossed in a spicy miso sauce.
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5 from 10 community reviews
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Noodle Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) white miso
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cold water
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or prepared ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

Noodle Bowl

  • 12 ounces cooked udon noodles
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks (may be replaced with 4 ounces thawed frozen carrots sticks)
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 Persian or baby cucumbers, sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 scallions, sliced into matchsticks
  • ½ cup (8 g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) maple syrup
  • 14 ounces (400 g) firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into ½-inch cubes

Instructions 

To make the dressing

  • Whisk together the miso, sesame oil, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, ginger and sriracha in a small bowl.

Prepare the noodle bowl

  • Place the noodles in a medium microwaveable bowl and heat in a microwave oven on high for 1 minute. Cool slightly, then add the carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions and cilantro and toss to combine. Pour half the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently.
  • Whisk together the vegetable oil, tamari and maple syrup in a large bowl. Add the tofu and toss to coat.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact. Pour in the tofu mixture in one layer. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is golden brown with crisp edges
  • Serve the salad in bowls topped with the tofu and remaining dressing.

Karen’s Notes and Tips

  • Make a double batch of the dressing if you love a saucy bowl.
  • The dressing will keep 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5785IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition facts are calculated by third-party software. If you have specific dietary needs, please refer to your favorite calculator.

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5 Comments

  1. Bill Frarey says:

    Hi, there is two different maple syrup measurements. Is the 2-tsp maple syrup just for the dressing?

    1. Hi Bill – Sorry about the confusion! I just updated the recipe. There are 2 teaspoons maple syrup in the dressing and an additional tablespoon for seasoning the tofu.

      1. Bill Frarey says:

        Hi Karen, I thought that was the way it called for. I made this last night and my Wife and I loved it. Have a great weekend. Bill

  2. Rachael Tang says:

    How much miso is required for this recipe?

    1. Hi Rachael – Thank your for catching that typo! The correct amount is 1 tablespoon white miso.