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tofu and scallions and green onions in cast iron skillet

Saucy and Spicy Garlic Noodles

kaydimaggio
These Spicy Garlic Noodles make the perfect easy dinner! Ready in under 20 minutes, this is a recipe the whole family will enjoy!
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 436 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 Glass Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Dutch Oven
  • 1 chef knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces Rice Noodles
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 shallots
  • ½ cup green onions
  • ¼ cup gochujang
  • 4 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ cup dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 14 ounces firm tofu

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the dark soy sauce, gochujang, coconut sugar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and lime juice in a large bowl.
  • Dice the tofu into bite-sized chunks and add the tofu to the sauce to marinate while the noodles are cooking.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions.
  • Add the shallots and garlic to a skillet and saute with the oil until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • When the noodles are done cooking, combine with the sauce and tofu and toss until well coated. Let simmer for a few minutes to allow the noodles to absorb the flavors.
  • Serve as is or top with green onions and any other vegetables of choice. I love adding carrots, bell pepper or bok choy.

Notes

  • While this dish is designed to be spicy, you can make it very mild if you prefer. Just omit the gochujang. Start small and add more as needed!
  • My tip for getting rice noodles not to stick together is, when finished boiling, drain them in a colander, and rinse thoroughly with cold water. What makes rice noodles stick together is the starches. If you drain and rinse them in cold water, you will rinse the starches off the noodles and prevent them from clumping. You can always reheat them in the pan with the sauce.
  • Top these noodles with a heavy hand of sliced green onions and sesame seeds for brightness and fresh flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1242mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asian, noodle, stir fry
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