Spicy Tofu Noodles

by Niki Webster
Star 4.2
    10m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    14 ingredients

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
  • 1 Red Onion, cut into half moons 1 x Sainsbury's Red Onions Loose
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, or any flavourless oil 1 x Sainsbury's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 300ml
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 200g White Cabbage, shredded 1 x Sainsbury's White Cabbage Each
  • 0.5 Lime, juiced 1 x Sainsbury's Limes x1
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup, or honey if not vegan 1 x Clarks Original Maple Syrup with Carob Syrup 180ml
  • 6 tbsp Roasted Cashews or/and Peanuts 1 x Sainsbury's Honey Roast Cashew & Peanuts 200g
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger, peeled and grated 1 x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 225g Rice Noodles 1 x Mama Instant Rice Noodles 225g
  • 15g Fresh Coriander, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 300g Firm Tofu, pressed and cut into medium-sized cubes 1 x Sainsbury's SO Organic Super Firm Tofu 300g
  • 4 tbsp Gochujang, or sriracha 1 x Amoy Gochujang Cooking Paste 90ml
  • 6 tbsp Light Soy Sauce, or tamari 1 x Sainsbury's Light Soy Sauce 150ml
  • 6 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Sesame Oil, Toasted 250ml
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