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Tofu Drunken Noodles

Fragrant, scrumptious, and delicious Tofu Drunken Noodles. Skip the takeout and make this home version.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Main Course, Sides
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

for tofu

  • 8 ounces firm tofu cubed
  • 1/2 tbsp tamari gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil for cooking tofu

for sauce

for drunken noodles

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 10 cloves garlic smashed
  • 4 green chilies smashed
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup scallions sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 4 cups baby bok choy chopped
  • add cooked tofu
  • 16 ounces fresh rice noodles
  • add prepared sauce
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh Thai basil

Instructions

Prep

  • Cover tofu with a paper towel. Place a castiron skillet over it to help absorb the water. About 20 minutes.
  • Once water is removed from the tofu. Cube into half-inch cubes. Add gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce) and cornstarch. Toss and let it marinate for 5 minutes.
  • In a mortar and pestle, add Indian green chilies (or use Thai chilies) and lots of garlic.
  • Smash until the chilies and garlic are mashed well.

Prepare the sauce. Set aside.

  • Slice the scallions, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and onions. Roughly chop baby bok choy. Set aside.

Cook

  • Heat up a nonstick wok that's PFOA-free on medium heat. Once hot, add oil, and all the tofu. Let the tofu cook up on each side. This process will take anywhere from 3-5 minutes.
  • Tofu is done and should be slightly crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Heat up the same pan, once hot, add oil. I like using high heat Avocado oil. Add the smashed chilies and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the scallions, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and onions. Stirfry for 2 minutes.
  • Now add the baby bok choy. Stirfry for a minute until the boy choy wilts.
  • Add tofu. Toss gently for 1 minute.
  • Add the fresh rice noodles.
  • Immediately add the sauce you prepared earlier. Add black pepper to taste. Toss gently. The noodles will need to cook for about 5 minutes. They will soften as they heat up.
  • Drunken Noodles should be soft 5 minutes later.
  • Add lots of fresh Thai basil.

Notes

for vegan/vegetarian option: use vegan fish sauce and vegan oyster sauce.
for gluten-free option: use gluten-free dark soy or regular soy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1516mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12176IU | Vitamin C: 163mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 5mg