
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu
A classic comfort dish featuring chewy noodles tossed in a rich, spicy peanut sauce, topped with golden-brown crispy tofu cubes and fresh scallions.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rice noodles
(paid link) - 14 oz extra firm tofu
(paid link) - ½ cup peanut butter
(paid link) - 3 tbsp soy sauce
(paid link) - 2 tbsp lime juice
(paid link) - 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
(paid link) - 1 tbsp maple syrup
(paid link) - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
(paid link) - 3 scallion
(paid link) - ¼ cup water
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Instructions
- 1
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 8 minutes.
8 min
- 3
Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 4
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
- 5
Toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce in the skillet over low heat until well coated.
- 6
Serve the noodles topped with the crispy tofu and thinly sliced scallions.