Description
A quick and flavorful vegan recipe featuring crispy tofu tossed with chewy ramen noodles in a rich sesame and peanut sauce, garnished with crunchy peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh green onions. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu and Noodles
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, cut into cubes
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- Pepper, to taste (optional)
- 3 packs (210g) ramen noodles
Sauce and Garnishes
- 3 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter, natural
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
Instructions
- Press and Cook Tofu: Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve extra crispness. Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 7-8 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Noodles: While the tofu is cooking, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, typically about 3-4 minutes, until tender. Drain the noodles well.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together tahini, natural peanut butter, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Everything Together: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the cooked tofu. Add the drained noodles and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly with the sauce and to incorporate the tofu flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the sesame ramen noodles and tofu. Sprinkle crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and thinly sliced green onions on top as garnishes. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your flavorful vegan meal.
Notes
- Pressing tofu is optional but recommended for crispiness; use a tofu press or wrap in towels and apply weight.
- You can substitute ramen noodles with other Asian-style noodles like udon or soba.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control the spice level.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter and peanuts with sunflower seed butter and seeds.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
