Rice noodles and tofu in creamy peanut sauce recipe

Ingredients for Rice noodles and tofu in peanut sauce

• 45 ml peanut oil (or vegetable oil)

• 400–450 g firm (or extra-firm) tofu, drained, cut into 5 x 1 cm planks

• 2 medium peppers, deseeded, sliced into thin strips

• 225 g flat wide brown (or white) rice noodles

• 60 g smooth natural peanut butter

• 45 ml soy sauce (or tamari)

• 45 ml unseasoned rice vinegar

• 30 g brown sugar

• 15 ml fish sauce

• 30 ml fresh lime juice

• 115 g baby spinach

• 15 g coriander leaves

• 30 g roasted salted peanuts, chopped

• Lime wedges (for serving)

How to make Rice noodles and tofu in peanut sauce

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.

2. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden brown on one side, about 8 minutes.

3. Turn the tofu and continue to cook until golden on the other side, about 6 minutes.

4. Transfer the cooked tofu to a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.

5. In the same frying pan, add the peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions.

7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice until well combined.

8. In a large bowl, toss together the cooked tofu, noodles, peppers, peanut butter sauce, and spinach until evenly coated.

9. Transfer the mixture to a serving platter and top with fresh coriander and chopped peanuts.

10. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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