Thai Tofu Peanut Noodles
with red peppers & coleslaw mix
Ingredients
- Tofu, extra-firm - 1 lb, cubed (vacuum-packed preferable)
- Pasta, spaghetti or linguini - 6 oz
- Bell peppers, red - 1, sliced thinly
- Cilantro - 3 Tbsp, chopped
- Cornstarch - 2 Tbsp
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Coleslaw mix - 10 oz
- Ginger, fresh - 2 tsp, grated
- Peanut butter - 4 Tbsp
- Water - 5 Tbsp
- Vinegar, rice - 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
- Lime juice - 1 Tbsp
- Sriracha - 1 Tbsp
- Brown sugar - 4 tsp
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Prep
- Tofu - If tofu is packaged in water, press out liquid first. Then slice into 1/2” (1.25 cm) cubes. (Can be done up 1 day ahead)
- Cook noodles - Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Salt generously and add pasta. Cook until al dente, tender but not soggy. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
- Ginger / Peppers / Cilantro - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
- Make peanut sauce - Combine peanut butter and water in a microwave-safe bowl or liquid measuring cup. Microwave for ~30 seconds. Stir in ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, Sriracha, and brown sugar. Taste; if it’s too salty, add more water. If it’s too tart, add in more sugar. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make
- Toss tofu in cornstarch.
- Heat a wok or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then tofu to heated oil with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Saute until golden and crispy-ish on the outside, ~5 minutes.
- Fold in peppers and coleslaw mix and saute for another 3 to 8 minutes, depending on how crunchy or soft you like your veggies.
- Add noodles, sauce, and cilantro and toss everything through. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, lime juice, and / or hot sauce. Enjoy warm!
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55 reviews
Works well with broccoli. The sauce is so easy and delicious, this is a great quick dinner option. Didn't really need the cornstarch on the tofu though.
0 HelpfulMade this and subbed Gardein Vegetarian Chicken. Also, by accident I used rice vermicelli (which I'd bought for a recipe later in the week)... it worked well actually! I used broccoli/carrot slaw mix from Trader Joe (sauteed), reserved the bell pepper raw (toddler preference), and saved sirrachi sauce to pour on top for the adults. Really good.
0 HelpfulEasily customizable for taste preferences. I liked making my own sauce it felt much cleaner. My husband remarked on the lack of crunch so I will add water chestnuts or sprouts next time (I had to use frozen peppers). Very good taste! I used soba noodles and made plenty for leftovers. Delicious cold the next day!
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