Spicy Peanut Noodles with Tofu
(from jcpenick’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user libraryhead (from RecipeThing user kcsooner)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
- 2 medium cloves of garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 1/2 pounds tofu cubed
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 1/2 pound dried Asian noodle
- 2 carrots, julienned
- handful snow peas or sugar snaps, trimmed
- 1 small red bell pepper, julienned
Directions
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Bring 6 quarts water to boil in stockpot over high heat.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in saute pan or wok. Stir-fry tofu until lightly browned, 4 to 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
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Mix peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, and sugar until smooth.
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Steam vegetables.
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Using same water, prepare noodles following package directions.
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Mix vegetables and chicken with sauce in saute pan until heated through. Reduce sauce a bit if necessary. Add noodles and toss thoroughly to combine.