Episode 13 - Laura Hugg

This week, our host Lauren Hooberman talks with comedian and vegan, Laura Hugg! As they discuss vegan diets, sobriety and ageism, Laura whips up a batch of Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu! For more of Laura's work go to: @laura_hugg. Watch on Youtube! Listen on Amazon Prime / Audible Our theme music is Just for Fun courtesy of Ketsa. TODAY'S RECIPE: CRISPY SHEET-PAN NOODLES WITH GLAZED TOFU by Hetty McKinnon INGREDIENTS FOR THE NOODLES: 3 blocks instant ramen noodles (about 9 ounces), flavor packets discarded 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable 2 tablespoons soy sauce Kosher salt 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices 3 baby bok choy, trimmed and sliced vertically into 4 pieces Handful of cilantro leaves FOR THE MARINADE: 2 tablespoons hoisin 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 garlic clove, grated PREPARATION Step 1 Heat the oven to 450 degrees and place one rack on the top and one on the bottom. Fill a kettle or medium pot with water (about 8 cups) and bring to a boil. Place the noodles in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 5 minutes, then drain. Set aside the bowl to use in Step 5. Step 2 Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the hoisin sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic and sesame seeds. Step 3 Place the noodles on a sheet pan. Add the sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of neutral oil, soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Toss to combine, then spread the noodles out evenly. Step 4 Dip each tofu slice into the marinade, coating both sides, then add them to the sheet pan, pushing the noodles aside so that the tofu touches the pan and doesn’t just sit on top of the noodles. Place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reserve excess marinade. Step 5 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Place the baby bok choy into the reserved bowl, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and toss to coat. Step 6 Remove the sheet pan from the oven (the noodles should be crisp on the bottom and around the edges) and add the bok choy to the pan. Return the sheet pan to the top rack of the oven and bake for 4 to 7 minutes until the greens are vibrant with crispy edges, and the top of the noodles are crispy. Drizzle with the remaining marinade, top with cilantro leaves and serve.