These tasty noodles with mushrooms and tofu are perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year.

July 17, 2026

Sweet and Spicy Long Life Noodles

Name: Sweet and Spicy Long Life Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 60 mL vegetable oil; 250 g extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 2.5-cm cubes; 250 g shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 green onions, cut into 5-cm lengths; 1.25 L baby spinach; 1 jar (355 mL) VH® Sweet N Spicy Szechwan Stir Fry Sauce; 375 g lo mein noodles, prepared according to package directions; 1 red fresh chile pepper, thinly sliced

5

Prep Time Minutes
25
Total Time Minutes
9
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

VH,
Under 30 min,
Pasta,
Meal,
Main Dish

Ingredients

60 mL vegetable oil
250 g extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 2.5-cm cubes
250 g shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 green onions, cut into 5-cm lengths
1.25 L baby spinach
1 jar (355 mL) VH® Sweet N Spicy Szechwan Stir Fry Sauce
375 g lo mein noodles, prepared according to package directions
1 red fresh chile pepper, thinly sliced

Directions

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Step one

In large wok or skillet set over high heat, add oil. Add tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel–lined plate.
Step two

Add mushrooms and garlic to wok over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are golden and tender. Add green onions and spinach; cook for 1 or 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
Step three

Pour in Szechwan stir-fry sauce; bring to a boil. Add noodles and tofu; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with chile pepper.