Meal Kit

Crispy Tofu and Rice Noodles

with snow peas and red bell pepper

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Peanuts, Sesame, Soy

  • Vegetarian
All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies

Some people hear tofu and run for the hills. But if they knew how tasty this crispy tofu is atop a bed of tender rice noodles, they'd be running for the dinner table. Our secret weapon is the heavenly mixture of tamarind and Sriracha. Tamarind is an ingredient common in South Asian cooking that's remarkable for its combination of sweet and sour all at once. It adds balanced tartness, while Sriracha brings bold heat. Whether or not you live that plant-based life, you'll love the flavors going on here.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
  • 8 oz. Rice Noodles
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 6 oz. Snow Peas
  • 1 Lime
  • 2 oz. Tamarind Concentrate
  • Info
    1½ oz. Roasted Peanuts
  • 2 Green Onions
  • Info
    1 fl. oz. Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tsp. Sriracha
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    950
  • Carbohydrates
    126g
  • Net Carbs
    116g
  • Fat
    34g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Sodium
    270mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Cook the Noodles

    Add noodles to boiling water and cook, stirring often, 4 minutes, or until just tender. Drain noodles in colander and run under cold water. Return to pot, toss with 1 tsp. olive oil (to prevent sticking), and set aside. Running cold water over pasta stops the cooking process.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. Zest lime, halve, and juice. Stem, seed, and slice red bell pepper into 1/4" strips. Coarsely chop peanuts. Rinse tofu, cut into 1/2" thick slices across width, and press with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Drying tofu thoroughly helps with crispiness.

  3. 3

    Crisp the Tofu

    Place 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Test oil temperature by adding a white part of green onion to oil. It should sizzle gently on contact. If it browns immediately, turn heat down and let oil cool. If it doesn't sizzle, increase heat. Line a plate with a paper towel. Carefully lay tofu slices in hot oil away from you (you may have to work in batches). Cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until tofu is golden brown and blistered. Transfer to towel-lined plate and let cool 5 minutes. Discard all but 2 tsp. oil and return pan to medium heat.

  4. 4

    Cook the Vegetables and Slice Tofu

    Add white parts of green onions, snow peas, and bell pepper to hot pan used to sear tofu. Cook 3-4 minutes, while stirring, or until snow peas are tender. Once tofu has cooled, transfer to clean cutting board and cut each slice into 1/4” strips. Sprinkle with lime zest and 1/2 tsp. salt.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Add sesame oil, Sriracha (to taste), tamarind concentrate, tofu slices, cooked noodles, 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. water, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and lime juice to pan with vegetables. Stir until all ingredients are well coated.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Place a serving of finished noodles in a bowl or on a plate. Garnish with chopped peanuts and green parts of green onions.

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