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

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in bowl hot water and stir further until all smooth.
  4. When tofu is cooked add cooked noodle and peanut butter mixture to pan. Stir well.
  5. Serve in bowls. Add optional garnishes: Lime juice, chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, chilli oil, fresh coriander, fried shallots.

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