Tofu Pad Thai
Golden tofu and springy rice noodles meet a tangy tamarind-lime sauce and crisp-tender vegetables in this familiar Thai stir-fry.
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Ingredients
- 75 g wide rice noodles, gluten-free
- 150 g firm tofu, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- ½ zucchini, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp scallion greens, sliced
Method
- Soak noodles in hot water until pliable, then drain.10 min timer
- Whisk tamari, tamarind and lime juice together.
- Sear tofu in oil until golden on several sides.6 min timer
- Add carrot and zucchini; stir-fry until just tender.3 min timer
- Toss in noodles and sauce until hot; finish with scallion greens.3 min timer
Why it works
- 65 and over: Tofu and tender vegetables make a freshly stir-fried noodle supper; no raw fish or unpasteurised ingredients.
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