Looking for a quick and delicious meal idea to add to your weeknight dinner rotation? This is it!  Rice noodles, tossed with a peanut sauce and served with an extra crispy tofu. These easy Thai Peanut Noodles are packed with all the flavors and they’re ready to serve in a little over 30 minutes!

Rice noodles are such a versatile pantry staple. I use them a lot in my kitchen, since there’s so many different variations you can make! These and Thai kitchen pad thai noodles are my favorite! 

PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE FOR NOODLES

The peanut sauce is really simple to make and I bet you have most of the ingredients already in your pantry! Most of the ingredients can be also simply  substituted!

peanut butter – use creamy, all natural, if possible unsalted peanut butter

coconut aminos – great gluten-free and way lowe in sodium alternative for a soy sauce. If you prefer, use soy sauce instead!

 rice vinegar – can substitute with apple cider vinegar!

 maple syrup –  easy to substitute with agave syrup, coconut sugar or honey

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY TOFU

Making crispy tofu is easier than you think! You don’t need anything but these 3 ingredients

Extra firm tofu

Avocado oil ( or any oil with a high smoke point)

Pink or sea salt

You need to start by getting rid of most of the water out of tofu. Wrap the tofu in several layers of paper towel. Place it on a large plate and place something heavy such as a heavy pan on top. Press for 15 to 25 minutes. Then, cut the tofu into triangles.

Meanwhile, heat the avocado oil in a frying pan. Add tofu tot he pan in a single layer. Cook the tofu for about 5 minutes without touching it or until gold and crispy.  Flip the tofu using kitchen tongs and season with salt. Cook for additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt.

Here’s a video of how to make these Easy Thai Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu

If you love these easy thai peanut noodles you need to check out some of my other thai inspired recipes!

vegan thai coconut curry noodles

vegan thai yellow coconut curry with chickpeas

 cashew turmeric noodles

easy vegan coconut curry noodle bowls

colorful veggie pad thai noodles 

vegan curry noodle bowls with tofu

thai coconut curry noodle soup

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Easy Thai Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu

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Serves: 2-3 Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles, cooked according to the directions on the package

3 green onions, chopped + more for garnish

1 tsp ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup coconut aminos

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp maple syrup

juice of one lime

CRISPY TOFU

2 tbsp avocado oil

14 oz extra firm tofu, cut into triangles or squares

pink himalyan salt

 

 

Instructions

 

1. Wrap the tofu in several layers of paper towel. Place it on a large plate and place something heavy such as a heavy pan and two cans on top. Press for 15 to 25 minutes. Cut into triangles.
2. Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to directions on the package. Set aside.
3. Heat the avocado oil in a frying pan. Add tofu to the pan in a single layer. Cook the tofu for about 5 minutes without touching it or until gold and crispy.  Flip the tofu using kitchen tongs and season with salt. Cook for additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt.
4. On the same pan cook green onions, ginger and garlic; stir fry for 3-5 minutes.
5. Place peanut butter into a small bowl and melt in a microwave if needed. Whisk in the coconut aminos, rice vinegar and maple syrup. Stir it into a pan with the green onion mixture. Squeeze in fresh lime juice. Toss in cooked rice noodles using kitchen tongs.
6. Divide between plates, top with crispy tofu and chopped green onions. Enjoy immediately.