Vietnamese Peanut Sauce Noodles with Tofu (Mi Xao Lac)

Ingredients

• 250 g rice noodles
• 400 g firm tofu
• 4 tbsp smooth peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 red pepper
• 4 spring onions
• 50 g roasted peanuts

Method

1. 1

   Cook the rice noodles in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water.

2. 2

   Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic and 3 tbsp warm water to make a smooth sauce.

3. 3

   Press and cube the tofu, then pan-fry in a little oil until golden on all sides.

4. 4

   Thinly slice the red peppers and spring onions.

5. 5

   Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce, then divide between four bowls.

6. 6

   Top with the crispy tofu, sliced peppers, spring onions and crushed roasted peanuts.