These rich Tofu and Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce are a comfort food favorite! Thai noodles are covered in a sweet and spicy peanut sauce.
I have my favorite go-to meals, and Tofu and Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce is definitely at the top of the list. In fact, any sweet and spicy peanut sauce is on my go-to list. I make a slightly different version with Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls.
I have made this sauce so many times that I don't need to refer to my recipe. That's how much I love it!
For this recipe I marinated the tofu in a ginger garlic sesame sauce. I lightly steamed the carrots and red pepper, but you could put them in raw. I also added cilantro, basil, and crushed peanuts. This dish can be served hot or cold, but I prefer it hot.
Other Asian Inspired Recipes
- Baked Tofu Temaki Sushi with Cauliflower Rice
- Crispy Teriyaki Tofu and Cauliflower Rice
- Gluten Free Vegan Tempura
- Sweet Potato Sushi Rolls with Quinoa
How Long Will It Last?
This recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
This is at the top of the list of my meals to have on a deserted island. Even if that island was hot and humid!
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Tofu and Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ¼ cup sweet red chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium gluten free tamari
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Tofu
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil + extra for cooking
- 2 tablespoons low sodium gluten free tamari
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
- 14 oz. firm or extra firm tofu
Noodle Bowls
- ½ cup julienned carrots
- ½ cup julienned red pepper
- 4 oz. Pad Thai brown rice noodles
- basil leaves chopped
- cilantro leaves chopped
- crushed peanuts or chili peanuts
Instructions
Peanut Sauce
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Tofu
- Combine minced ginger, garlic, sesame oil, tamari, mirin, and brown rice vinegar. Cut tofu into bite sizes pieces and put into marinade. Marinade for at least an hour.
- In a medium skillet, heat the sesame oil on medium heat. Add the tofu with marinade to the hot pan. Cook until browned, then flip and brown the other side. Set aside.
Noodle Bowls
- Steam carrots and red pepper until tender.
- Heat Pad Thai brown rice noodles in water according to directions.
- Place Pad Thai noodles and peanut sauce in a bowl. Add a small amount of the hot pasta water, if desired. Add tofu and veggies. Reheat if necessary.
- Top with chopped basil, cilantro leaves, and crushed peanuts. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Anne says
These are SO good! I love that peanut sauce!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Anne! Me too, I could drink it (or at least lick the bowl)!
Ashley says
I love Thai food and tofu! I'm definitely making this dish soon. Thanks for sharing!!
[email protected] Yoga Mat Monkey says
Thai food is amazing, and this recipe looks spectacular. I bet the peanut sauce would be good on salmon, too?
Willow Moon says
I wouldn't know since I have been vegan for 17 years, but I have seen other peanut sauce recipes that include meat.
Monica Bruno says
Yes! This is one of my favorite Thai dishes! I love the spicy sweet goodness!
Willow Moon says
Me too! I could eat it all the time if it wasn't for needing to come up with new recipes!