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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Dragon Noodles with Crispy Tofu.
1. Info for Dragon Noodles with Crispy Tofu
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 543.72 kcal
2. Ingredients for Dragon Noodles with Crispy Tofu
- 16 oz. extra-firm tofu
- 2 bunches green onions
- 1/4 cup sriracha hot sauce
- 1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 16 oz. rice noodles (look for flat noodles about 1/4 inch wide, sometimes sold as pad Thai noodles)
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
3. Directions:
3.1 Stove
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Fill a Dutch oven with water and bring to a boil. If the water boils before you’re ready to cook the noodles, reduce it to a simmer and cover.
3.2 Prep
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Unwrap the tofu, drain, and wrap in a kitchen towel. Set tofu bundle between two plates and put a can of tomatoes on top. Let stand for 5 minutes, then unwrap.
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Cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside. Cut the green onions into 1 inch pieces and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sriracha, tamari, agave, and oil. Set aside.
3.3 Stove
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Heat half of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add half of the tofu and cook until golden brown, turning once, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer tofu to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and tofu.
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Reduce heat to medium-high and add green onions to skillet. Saute until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add sriracha mixture and bring to a simmer while stirring. Simmer for 1 minute to blend flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Add the rice noodles to boiling water and cook as directed on package. Drain and rinse.
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Add noodles to skillet and toss gently to coat.
3.4 Serve
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Cut the lime into wedges. Transfer noodles to bowls and top with crispy tofu, cilantro, and lime.
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