Bangkok Street Cart Noodles



Ingredients

  • 1 8-oz package dried rice noodles
  • 1 t toasted sesame oil
  • 1 t sweet chili sauce
  • 1 t hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 t red pepper flakes
  • 1 t tomato paste
  • 2 t cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 T sugar
  • 2 T rice vinegar
  • 2 T fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 c soy sauce
  • 1/2 c vegetable broth
  • 1 T vegetable oil
  • 1 12-oz package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 c snow peas, cut into thirds
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 scallions, diced
  • 2 t grated fresh ginger
  • 1 c bean sprouts
  • 1/2 c roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Cook noodles according to package. Toss noodles with sesame oil and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine chili sauce, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, cornstarch, and sugar. Stir in vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, and broth, mix well, and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add tofu and stir-fry until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add bell pepper, peas, garlic, scallions, and ginger and stir fry 1 minute.

To reserved sauce mixture, add noodles, tofu, and stir-fried veggies and toss until coasted with sauce, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with bean sprouts, peanuts, and cilantro.