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Peanut Tofu Pad Thai

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This EASY 20-minute peanut tofu pad thai is sweet, spicy and packed with delicious peanut flavors.
  • Author: Delphine Fortin
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Diet: Vegan

This EASY 20-minute peanut tofu pad thai is sweet, spicy and packed with delicious peanut flavors. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it makes a perfect quick lunch or comforting dinner recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 8.8 ounces (250g) rice noodles
  • ½ cup (130g) unsweetened peanut butter
  • 4 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 to 3 teaspoon(s) chili oil (or sriracha sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ cup (120 ml) hot water, to thin the sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 7.7 ounces (220g) smoked tofu, cubed
  • Scallions, sliced (for serving)
  • 2 Tablespoons toasted peanuts, crushed (for serving)
  • 1 or 2 limes, cut into wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by mixing peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, honey, garlic and ginger in a bowl or a measuring cup. Add up to ½ cup (120 ml) hot water, to thin the sauce*. Mix until smooth.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. It’s best to slightly undercook the noodles, as they’ll continue to cook in the pot with the sauce**.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large saute pan placed over medium heat. Add the tofu, and cook for about 2 minutes on all sides. If the tofu gets a little sticky, add a little more oil. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside.
  4. Wipe the saute pan to re-use it. Heat the remaining Tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the rice noodles and half of the peanut sauce to the and mix everything together. Taste and add more sauce to your liking. If the noodles are getting sticky, add a few spoonfuls of water to help everything mix together more easily.
  5.  Serve with peanuts and scallions. Add a squeeze of lime juice, and enjoy!

Notes

* Thin out the sauce as needed, using more or less hot water to thin it out.

** Don’t overcook the noodles or they will become mushy. Cook until they’re slightly firm in the center, keeping in mind that they will continue to cook slightly in the sauce.

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