Singaporean Style Crispy Tofu and Black Pepper Noodles

While the tofu fries, trim the pak choi, then separate the leaves. Cut any larger leaves in half lengthways down the middle.

Trim the green beans. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Once cooked, wipe out the tofu pan and put back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the green beans and stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins.

Turn the heat down to medium, then add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil.

Cook until the beans are tender, 4-5 mins. Remove the pan from the heat.

Add the pak choi, cracked black pepper, ginger, garlic & lemongrass puree and remaining garlic to the beans and fry for 2-3 mins. 

Stir through the ketjap, sambal, soy sauce and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring up to a boil, then simmer. Cook until thickened, 2-3 mins. 

Once the sauce has thickened, toss through the tofu. 

While the sauce simmers, boil a full kettle.

Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins.

Once cooked, add the noodles to the tofu pan and toss to coat in the sauce. 

Melt in the butter and remove from the heat.