Hoisin Noodles with Tofu
with carrots / snap peas
Hoisin sauce gives these noodles a mix of sweet and savory flavor all in an easy meal that comes together fast. We last featured this meal in 2022.
Smarts: We've swapped spaghetti in for the more traditional rice noodles because it tends to be more available and easier to work with. Feel free to use rice noodles if you prefer.
Ingredients
- Tofu, extra-firm - 16 oz , 1/2” / 1.3 cm cubes (vacuum-packed preferable)
- Garlic - 1 clove , chopped
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1/4 cup
- Hoisin sauce - 1/4 cup
- Peanut butter - 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar, rice - 2 tsp
- Oil, toasted sesame - 1 tsp
- Sriracha (opt) - 1 tsp
- Water - 1/4 cup
- Snap peas / sugar snap peas - 6 oz , trimmed (sub snow peas)
- Peanuts - 1/2 cup , chopped
- Carrots - 8 oz , shredded (look for pre-shredded to save time)
- Cilantro - 2 Tbsp , chopped
- Limes - 1 , wedges
- Pasta, spaghetti - 8 oz (sub rice noodles or soba)
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Prep
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Tofu - (If prepping right before cooking, get water heating for noodles first.) If tofu is packaged in water, press out liquid first, like in this video. Then slice into 1/2” / 1.3 cm thick cubes. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Make sauce - Chop garlic. Whisk together garlic, soy sauce, Hoisin, peanut butter, vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha (if using), and water. Taste; if it’s too salty, add more water; if it's too sweet, add more soy sauce. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Snap peas / Peanuts - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Carrots - If not using pre-shredded carrots, use a box grater or food processor to shred. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Cilantro - Prep as directed.
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Limes - Slice into wedges.
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Make
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Cook noodles according to package directions.
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Heat a saute pan or wok with cooking oil over medium-high heat. When oil begins to shimmer add tofu and saute until tofu is golden brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add snap peas and carrots. Saute until carrots begin to soften, ~2 minutes more.
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Add sauce and cook until it begins to simmer and thicken, ~2 minutes. Season with some salt and pepper.
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Remove pan from heat and add noodles, tossing to coat. Top with peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
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