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A black bowl brimming with spicy peanut noodles, adorned with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, cilantro, and crispy fried shallots. A lime wedge sits invitingly on the side. The dish is drizzled with a rich sauce and rests elegantly on a woven mat.

Spicy Peanut Noodles

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Course: Main
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½  block firm tofu, chopped in approx 2cm square pieces
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened peanut butter (preferably crunchy)
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
  • ⅓-1/2 cup hot water 
  • Rice noodles (or other noodles of choice, boiled as per instructions)
  • Optional garnishes: Lime juice, chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, chilli oil, fresh coriander, fried shallots

Instructions

  • Add oil to pan, heat for a few minutes and add chopped firm tofu to pan. Fry on medium heat. After a few minutes add the minced garlic. Fry for around another 8 mins, stir regularly so all sides become golden brown.
  • While tofu is cooking add to mixing bowl the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger paste and sriracha. Stir well until smooth.
  • Add in bowl hot water and stir further until all smooth.
  • When tofu is cooked add cooked noodle and peanut butter mixture to pan. Stir well.
  • Srve in bowls. Add optional garnishes: Lime juice, chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, chilli oil, fresh coriander, fried shallots.

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