Thai Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowl
Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed with rice noodles in a silky peanut sauce spiked with lime and ginger. Top with crushed peanuts and fresh lime for a vibrant weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 6 oz rice noodles (or ramen)
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, and warm water in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Cook rice noodles in salted boiling water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 4
Add tofu cubes and pan-fry 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Toss cooked noodles with peanut sauce until evenly coated. Top with crispy tofu and crushed peanuts.
- 6
Squeeze fresh lime over the bowl and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- medium bowl
- whisk
- pot for boiling
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