30 MIN · STOVETOP

Crispy tofu peanut noodles

Name: Crispy tofu peanut noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 14 oz Extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed); 8 oz Rice noodles; 1/3 cup Peanut butter (natural); 3 tbsp Tamari; 1 Lime (juiced); 1 tbsp Maple syrup; 1 tbsp Sriracha; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 Red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 2 tbsp Toasted sesame oil; 3 Green onions (sliced); 1/4 cup Roasted peanuts (crushed)

Golden tofu and rice noodles tossed in a creamy peanut-lime sauce.

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Ingredients

14 ozExtra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
8 ozRice noodles
1/3 cupPeanut butter, natural
3 tbspTamari
1Lime, juiced
1 tbspMaple syrup
1 tbspSriracha
2 clovesGarlic, minced
1Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tbspCornstarch
2 tbspToasted sesame oil
3Green onions, sliced
1/4 cupRoasted peanuts, crushed

Method

1
Toss the pressed tofu with the cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high and fry, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles per the package, then drain and rinse under cool water so they don't clump.
3
Whisk the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, sriracha, and garlic with a splash of warm water until pourable.
4
Add the pepper to the tofu pan and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the noodles and sauce and toss to coat over low heat.
5
Top with green onions and crushed peanuts.

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