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spicy peanut noodles in pan with tofu, carrots, pepper, scallions
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Spicy Peanut Noodles

Easy, 30-minute Spicy Peanut Noodles made with a gochujang sauce for a warm, spicy flavor. The noodles are mixed with fried garlicky ginger tofu and colorful vegetables.
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: gochujang noodles, peanut noodles, peanut sauce, spicy noodles, vegan Asian noodles
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce block extra firm tofu
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 bell pepper any color
  • 14 ounces stir-fry rice noodles

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • ½ cup peanut butter smooth
  • ⅓ cup tamari
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch knob fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnish

  • Scallions chopped
  • Peanuts crushed
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • Sriracha

Instructions

  • Drain and press the block of tofu. Dice into small ½-inch cubes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once warm, add the tofu. Let cook for a minute or two to begin browning the tofu. Then add the garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping the tofu around frequently to make sure all sides get golden.
  • While the tofu cooks, cut the carrots and pepper into small matchsticks. Add them to the pan with the tofu once it's cooked on its own for 10 minutes. With the carrots and peppers in the pan, cook for an additional 15-20 minutes while preparing the noodles and the sauce.
  • Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. When done, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mince the garlic and the ginger. Then add all of the sauce ingredients to a medium bowl or large measuring cup and whisk them together.
  • When the tofu and veggies are done, add the noodles to the pan along with the sauce. Stir well to combine evenly. This will take some effort as there are a lot of noodles and you want the sauce to spread throughout them all!
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, peanuts, fresh lime, and even sriracha if you like the extra bit of heat.