Creamy Protein Noodles
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Creamy Protein Noodles

Dive into a bowl of our luscious creamy protein noodles that pack a whopping 54 grams of goodness without a hint of dairy! With a velvety sauce made from cashews and a splash of nutritional yeast, these noodles are not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner that fuels your body and delights your taste buds!

quickhealthy
egg-freenut-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(1)

  • garlic

🥩Meat & Seafood(2)

  • standard chicken breast (454 g)ground beef
  • silken tofu

🫙Pantry Staples(1)

  • Fly-by-Jing noodles

🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)

  • gochujangdobujang

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Fly-by-Jing noodles according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    In a pan, cook the chicken breast and season with garlic and gochujang.

  3. 3

    Blend the silken tofu until smooth and mix it with the cooked noodles and chicken.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Cook silken tofu at exactly 140-160°F when blending to create the creamiest sauce - higher temps cause proteins to seize and create grainy texture.technique140-160°F
  • Reserve 1/2 cup starchy pasta water before draining to thin the silken tofu sauce - the starches help emulsify and prevent separation.technique1/2 cup pasta water
  • Cook chicken breast to exactly 165°F internal temperature, then rest 3 minutes before slicing to retain maximum moisture for the creamy dish.timing165°F, 3 minutes rest
  • Bloom gochujang in oil for 30-60 seconds before adding chicken to unlock fat-soluble flavor compounds and reduce harsh fermented bite.technique30-60 seconds
  • Use a 2:1 ratio of silken tofu to pasta by weight - this creates optimal creaminess without overwhelming the noodle texture.ingredient2:1 ratio tofu:pasta
Cuisine: asian
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