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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
Spicy Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowl
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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. 1

    Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili paste together in a small bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Boil rice noodles in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 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. 5

    Add cooked noodles and peanut sauce to the skillet with tofu. Toss until coated, 1 minute.

  6. 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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