thai tofu noodle bowl

Name: Thai Tofu Noodle Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: ## FOR THE TOFU; 1 pound(s) block of extra firm tofu; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) corn starch; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper; ## FOR THE NOODLES; 2 tablespoon(s) peanut oil; 1/2 cup(s) dry roasted, unsalted peanuts; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 can(s) bean sprouts, drained and rinsed; 8 ounce(s) thin rice noodles; 1 bunch(es) green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces; fresh cilantro (optional); ## FOR THE SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) peanut oil; 2 teaspoon(s) fish sauce; 1/4 cup(s) chicken or vegetable broth

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Feb 6, 2023

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.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stir-Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE TOFU
1 pound block of extra firm tofu
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons corn starch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE NOODLES
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
8 ounces thin rice noodles
1 bunch green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
fresh cilantro (optional)
FOR THE SAUCE
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

How To Make thai tofu noodle bowl

Step 1

FOR THE TOFU

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 6

FOR THE SAUCE
Step 7

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
Step 8

FOR THE NOODLES.
Step 9

Prepare Rice Noodles according to package directions. Rinse and set aside.
Step 10

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
Step 11

Heat peanut oil in a wok or skillet and onion cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic in the last 30 seconds of cooking.
Step 12

Add the bean sprouts and green onion pieces, toss until heated.
Step 13

Add the sauce, cooked noodles and air fried tofu and toss until thoroughly heated and mixed.
Step 14

Serve topped with chopped cilantro, peanuts and sliced green onions if desired.
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