Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crispy Baked Tofu

Servings: 2 | 30 minutes | 550 kcal

While peanut sauces are used widely in various cuisines, they hold a special place in Thai cuisine. Noodles with peanut sauce is a popular street food in Thailand. The addition of baked tofu is a vegan twist to this classic dish.

This dish was inspired by my trip to Thailand where I was introduced to the wonders of Peanut sauces. I wanted to create a vegan version that would keep the flavor but remove animal products. The crispy tofu adds a nice contrast of textures.

Ingredients

200 grams spaghetti
200 grams firm tofu
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoons chili flakes
2 cloves garlic
1 piece ginger
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pieces spring onions
1 pieces lime

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Cut the tofu into cubes and place it on a baking tray. Drizzle with some oil and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy.
In the meantime, cook the spaghetti as per the instructions on the package.
To prepare the sauce, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili flakes, and some water in a pan. Heat it on medium flame until it thickens.
Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce. Mix well so that the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
Garnish the noodles with the baked tofu, chopped spring onions, and a squeeze of lime. Serve hot.