Thai Rice Noodle Stir‑Fry with Tofu and Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 275 g wide rice noodles
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 100 ml light soy sauce
• 4 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Sriracha (or Sambal oelek)
• 30 g scallions (1 scallion)
• 200 g large shallots (4 large shallots)
• 12 g garlic cloves (4 cloves)
• 400 g Tofu
• 60 ml oil (preferably peanut oil)
• 3 eggs
• 125 ml Vegetable broth
• 175 g mung bean sprouts
• 50 g organic lime (1 lime)
• coriander leaves
• 4 tbsp roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. 1.

   Place noodles in a large bowl and pour hot water over them, letting them soak for 25‑30 minutes.

2. 2.

   Meanwhile whisk tamarind paste with soy sauce, honey, and Sriracha in a bowl until smooth.

3. 3.

   Trim scallions, wash, and cut into 4 cm pieces. Peel shallots and slice very thinly into rings. Peel garlic and finely mince.

4. 4.

   Cut tofu into 2 cm cubes and pat dry with paper towels.

5. 5.

   Heat oil in a wok over low heat, then add half the shallot rings and stir constantly over medium heat for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

6. 6.

   Transfer shallots and oil to a sieve, catching the oil. Drain the shallots on kitchen paper; they will crisp as they cool.

7. 7.

   Heat 1 tbsp of the reserved oil in the wok. Beat the eggs, pour into the hot wok, stir‑cook, remove, and set aside on a plate. Wipe out the wok.

8. 8.

   Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry tofu cubes for 5‑6 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

9. 9.

   Drain the soaked noodles well.

10. 10.

    Heat remaining oil in the wok and sauté scallions, garlic, and the rest of the shallots for 1 minute while stirring.

11. 11.

    Add noodles and stir‑cook for 3 minutes.

12. 12.

    Pour in the seasoning sauce and vegetable broth; add tofu and mung bean sprouts, cover, and heat for 2 minutes. Cut lime into wedges. Wash coriander, shake dry, and tear leaves off stems.

13. 13.

    Fold in the eggs. Serve noodles in bowls topped with crispy shallots and peanuts. Offer lime wedges, coriander, and extra Sriracha on the side.