Udon Noodles with Tofu and Green Beans

Ingredients

• Sauce

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek, or more to taste

• Tofu and Noodles

  • 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu, crumbled
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) green beans, trimmed
  • 4 packages (200 g each) fresh udon noodles
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional)