Vegan Drunken Noodles
Bold, saucy rice noodles tossed with crispy tofu and crisp-tender vegetables in a savory hoisin sauce with a kick of sriracha - this Vegan Drunken Noodles recipe is a plant-based twist on a classic Thai favorite. An easy plant-based Thai noodle dish that comes together in 35 minutes, making it the perfect quick vegan weeknight dinner.
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INGREDIENTS
- 16 oz Wide Rice Noodles
- ½ Cup Soy Sauce
- ⅓ Cup Rice Vinegar
- ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Sriracha to taste
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 1 Brick Extra Firm Tofu 14-16oz
- 1-2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1-2 tbsp Neutral Oil like Vegetable or Canola
- 1 Medium Onion
- 1 Red Pepper
- 2 Cup Broccoli
- 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 3-4 Green Onions
- Sprinkle of Sesame Seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare noodles according to package, stirring often to prevent clumping. Undercook by 1-2 minutes to al dente, drain, drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside. Note: You may not use all the noodles - see below.16 oz Wide Rice Noodles
- Whisk all sauce ingredients together and set aside.½ Cup Soy Sauce, ⅓ Cup Rice Vinegar, ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce, ¼ Cup Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Sriracha, Juice of 1 Lime
- Drain tofu and press out excess liquid.1 Brick Extra Firm Tofu
- Cut into cubes, sprinkle with cornstarch, and toss until evenly coated.1-2 tbsp Cornstarch
- Heat 1-2 tbsp neutral oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.1-2 tbsp Neutral Oil
- Add tofu and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until browned on all sides.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- While tofu is cooking, slice onion, seed and slice pepper, and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.1 Medium Onion, 1 Red Pepper, 2 Cup Broccoli
- After removing tofu from pan, heat 1-2 tbsp neutral oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, peppers, and garlic and cook 2 minutes, stirring often.2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- Add carrots and broccoli and cook about 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.1 Cup Shredded Carrots
- Chop green onions and add to vegetable mixture.3-4 Green Onions
- Turn heat to low, add sauce and tofu, and toss well to combine.
- Add desired amount of noodles and toss again to fully coat. Serve immediately and sprinkle with sesame seeds.Sprinkle of Sesame Seeds