Description
A quick and flavorful vegan recipe featuring crispy tofu and sesame ramen noodles tossed in a rich tahini-peanut sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, garnished with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu and Cooking
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, cut into cubes
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- Pepper, to taste (optional)
Noodles
- 3 packs (210g) ramen noodles
Garnishes
- 3 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 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 the tofu: Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture for extra crispiness. Heat the 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, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the noodles: While tofu cooks, bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Prepare the 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 sauce into the skillet with the cooked tofu. Add the drained ramen noodles and gently toss everything to combine and coat the noodles well with the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the sesame ramen noodles and tofu to serving bowls. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu is optional but highly recommended for crispier texture.
- Use light-tasting oil like avocado or vegetable oil for frying tofu to avoid overpowering flavor.
- Natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt gives the best flavor balance.
- Adjust sriracha amount to your desired spice level.
- Substitute gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Ramen noodles can be replaced with soba or rice noodles if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
