Chewy Vietnamese Lasagne
A unique fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese flavors in a classic Italian dish. Chewy noodles and midnight spices add an exotic twist.
Ingredients
- ●8 sheets Lasagnefresh or dried
- ●1 block Tofupressed and drained
- ●2 tsp Midnight spicesground cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 cup Chewy noodlesdried or fresh
- ●2 tbsp Vietnamese chili sauceoptional
- ●1 tbsp Soy sauceor tamari
- ●1 tsp Gingergrated
- ●1/4 cup Green onionschopped
- ●1 tbsp Sesame seedsoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the lasagne according to the package instructions.
- 3
Press and drain the tofu, then cut it into small cubes.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the midnight spices and cook for another minute.
- 7
In a separate pan, combine the chewy noodles, soy sauce, ginger, and green onions.
- 8
Stir-fry the noodles for about 2-3 minutes, until they're well coated with the sauce.
- 9
Add the cooked tofu to the noodle mixture and stir-fry for another minute.
- 10
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, create a layer of the noodle mixture.
- 11
Add a layer of the cooked lasagne sheets on top.
- 12
Repeat the layers one more time, ending with a layer of the noodle mixture.
- 13
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top (if using) and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- 14
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.