Instructions: Heat 15ml (1tbsp) groundnut oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the tofu and fry for 1-2 minutes until brown, turning gently. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. In a bowl, gently mix the spices with the fried tofu.

Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan or wok until hot, add the pepper and the onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until beginning to soften.

Meanwhile combine the cornflour, soy sauce, sherry, sugar and water, and add to the vegetables. Continue to cook for a further 1-2 minutes, stirring until thickened.

Add the sesame seeds and the tofu and heat gently for 2 minutes.

Cook the noodles according to the pack instructions, drain thoroughly and combine with the tofu mixture.

NOTES : A delicious vegetarian dish to serve on its own or as part of a complete Chinese meal. Made from soya milk in a similar process to cheese-making, tofu is a natural vegetable product that is high in protein and calcium and low in fat. It is extremely versatile and can be stir-fried, grilled, barbecued and marinated. If you freeze tofu and then defrost it, it becomes firmer and chewier with a more meaty texture.

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