Spicy Tofu Noodles
by Niki Webster
This spicy little number rivals a takeaway and can be whipped up in less than 20 minutes. Adding the Korean chilli paste gochujang is a shortcut to incredible taste.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 2 minutes.
Step 2
For the crispy tofu, mix half of the toasted sesame seed oil, half of the gochujang paste and half of the soy sauce in a large bowl, add the cubed tofu and toss to coat.
Step 3
Transfer to your basket in a single layer and air fry for 5 minutes, or until browned on the edges. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Repeat if cooking in batches.
Step 4
In the meantime, add the onion and coconut oil to a frying pan. Cook the onion for 7–8 minutes, then add the cabbage, garlic and ginger. Fry for 2–3 minutes until the cabbage is soft.
Step 5
Cook the rice noodles according to the pack instructions, then drain.
Step 6
Mix together the remaining gochujang paste, toasted sesame seed oil and the soy sauce along with the maple syrup and lime juice. Mix to combine before adding to the frying pan along with the noodles and tofu. Mix to combine.
Step 7
Add the spicy tofu noodles to bowls and top with the roasted nuts and chopped coriander
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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1 Red Onion, cut into half moons 1x Sainsbury's Red Onions Loose -
1 tbsp Coconut Oil, or any flavourless oil 1x Sainsbury's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 300ml -
200g White Cabbage, shredded 1x Sainsbury's White Cabbage Each -
4 Garlic Cloves, sliced 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 inch Fresh Ginger, peeled and grated 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g -
15g Fresh Coriander, chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g -
300g Firm Tofu, pressed and cut into medium-sized cubes 1x Sainsbury's SO Organic Super Firm Tofu 300g -
6 tbsp Light Soy Sauce, or tamari 1x Sainsbury's Light Soy Sauce 150ml -
0.5 Lime, juiced 1x Sainsbury's Limes -
6 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil 1x KTC Pressed Toasted Pure Sesame Oil 250ml -
2 tbsp Maple Syrup, or honey if not vegan 1x Clarks Original Maple Syrup with Carob Syrup 180ml -
6 tbsp Roasted Cashews or/and Peanuts 1x Sainsbury's Honey Roast Cashew & Peanuts 200g -
225g Rice Noodles 1x Mama Instant Rice Noodles 225g -
4 tbsp Gochujang, or sriracha 1x Amoy Gochujang Cooking Paste 90ml