Thai Tofu Stir-Fry with Bell Pepper and Rice Noodles

Crispy fried tofu with bell pepper, spring onions and rice noodles, seasoned with soy sauce, lime and fresh basil. A quick one-pan dish for one person.

By yumbelo · 1 servings · 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 150 g plain tofu
• 60 g rice noodles
• 1 pc red bell pepper
• 2 pc spring onions
• 1 pc garlic clove
• 1 pc small red chili
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.5 pc lime, juice
• 0.5 bunch Thai basil or basil
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• pinch salt
• pinch pepper

Method

1. Add the rice noodles to a pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Then drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
2. Pat the tofu dry, cut it into cubes and fry in a pan with 1 tbsp cooking oil over medium to high heat for about 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown all around.
3. Deseed the bell pepper and cut it into strips, slice the spring onions into rings, finely chop the garlic and cut the chili into fine rings.
4. Add the bell pepper to the tofu and fry for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and chili and toast for 1 minute.
5. Add the soy sauce, sugar and 2 tbsp water, let it reduce briefly and fold in the noodles.
6. Season with lime juice, salt and pepper, stir in the spring onions and roughly torn basil, and serve immediately.