Spicy Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowl
Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed with rice noodles in a punchy peanut-chili sauce, topped with crushed peanuts and chili flakes. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste
- 14 oz firm tofu, pressed
- 6 oz rice noodles
- ¼ cup crushed roasted peanuts
- ½ tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- 1
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili paste together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Boil rice noodles in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add tofu cubes in a single layer. Cook 4–5 minutes without stirring until golden on bottom, then toss and cook 3 more minutes until crispy on edges.
- 5
Add cooked noodles and peanut sauce to the skillet with tofu. Toss until coated, 1 minute.
- 6
Divide into bowls and top with crushed peanuts and chili flakes. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- medium pot
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- tongs
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