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thai tofu noodle bowl

Meave avatar
Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

This is the first time I've ever really used tofu. I really enjoyed it in this dish! To make a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the fish sauce and use vegetable broth. If you don't want peanuts in this you can sub canola or vegetable oil and use sunflower seeds instead or omit any nuts and seeds all together.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For thai tofu noodle bowl

  • FOR THE TOFU
  • 1 lb
    block of extra firm tofu
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • FOR THE NOODLES
  • 2 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 1/2 c
    dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 1 can
    bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz
    thin rice noodles
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • fresh cilantro (optional)
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 2 tsp
    fish sauce
  • 1/4 c
    chicken or vegetable broth

How To Make thai tofu noodle bowl

  • 1
    FOR THE TOFU
  • 2
    Press tofu for at least 30 minutes, using either a tofu press or by setting a heavy pan on top of it and letting the moisture drain. When finished, cut tofu into bite-sized blocks and transfer to a bowl.
  • 3
    In a medium size bowl place the pressed and cubed tofu. Add in soy sauce and toss to coat. Add in all of the other seasoning ingredients including the oil and toss to thoroughly combine.
  • 4
    Place in your air fryer in a single row, so that all the tofu has a little bit of space around each piece. Set your air fryer to 400°F. Cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Set aside.
  • 5
    NOTE: I like to use the air fryer because I can work on everything else and not worry about the tofu while it cooks. You can also pan fry this in a bit of peanut or canola/vegetable oil.
  • 6
    FOR THE SAUCE
  • 7
    Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • 8
    FOR THE NOODLES.
  • 9
    Prepare Rice Noodles according to package directions. Rinse and set aside.
  • 10
    PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
  • 11
    Heat peanut oil in a wok or skillet and onion cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic in the last 30 seconds of cooking.
  • 12
    Add the bean sprouts and green onion pieces, toss until heated.
  • 13
    Add the sauce, cooked noodles and air fried tofu and toss until thoroughly heated and mixed.
  • 14
    Serve topped with chopped cilantro, peanuts and sliced green onions if desired.
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