Tofu Rice Noodle Bowl

Ingredients

4 oz rice noodles
4 tbsp toasted sesame oil
5-6 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp LS soy sauce
4 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp sambal oelek
1 tsp grated ginger
1 block extra-firm tofu
1/2 cup carrots
2-3 green onions
NOTE: The following optional ingredients will make this recipe into V1 (optional)
2 oz rice noodles (optional)
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

Press the tofu thoroughly for about one hour, being sure to change out the paper towels halfway through.

Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cool water.

Prepare dressing by adding the following ingredients to a small mixing bowl: Peanut butter, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, and ginger. If too thick, add a splash of hot water and whisk once more. Set aside.

Cube tofu. Peel and slice carrots into thin matchsticks. Slice green onions. Add noodles, carrots, green onion, and tofu to serving bowl. Top with peanut dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Ratings:
ETIT, ALL 5, sooo tasty.

Price Breakdown:
Recalculated cost on 08/156/2019 with noodle price and adjusted sauce amounts (3x for a 2x recipe), is $3.13 total or 1.57 each! Even better!

V2: Reduced rice noodles and brown sugar. Still made for a delicious meal, filling meal with a satisfying amount of sauce. Consider adding another vegetable on the side

Calories: A TERRIFYING 927 calories per one-half recipe of version 2.