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    Home » Recipes » Noodles

    Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

    Published: Jan 12, 2021 Modified: Jan 12, 2021 by Candice This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Noodles and tofu in a fry pan.
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    Noodles and tofu in a fry pan.
    Plate with noodles and tofu.
    Plate with noodles and tofu.
    Plate with noodles and tofu.

    Easy noodle dishes are a great weeknight dinner recipe because they come together quickly. This dish with tofu, inspired by pad Thai, comes together in less than 30 minutes, and the leftovers are just as delicious.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why this Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients & Substitutions
    3 How to Make this Recipe
    4 Noodle Stir Fry FAQs
    5 More Easy Noodle Dinners
    6 Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

    Why this Recipe Works

    I learned how to make pad Thai while living in Thailand, and this recipe is adapted from the recipe I learned but uses ingredients you can easily find in the US.

    The noodles are cooked separately, making sure they are perfectly cooked before adding them to the stir fry. This also makes it so you can cook them at the same time as the stir fry, getting you this dish on the table in less than 30 minutes.

    The simple flavors in this dish are something you will never get sick of, making this dish a wonderful weeknight regular.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Ingredients for noodle stir fry.

    fish sauce - I use a fish based fish sauce in this recipe. You can find it on Amazon.

    vegan oyster sauce - vegan oyster sauce has a mushroom base instead of seafood base. It works wonderfully in this recipe and I use it exclusively. You can find it on Amazon.

    sugar - you can use palm sugar, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, or a combination of granulated and brown sugar.

    oil - use any flavorless oil. I usually use sunflower seed oil, canola, or avocado seed oil.

    How to Make this Recipe

    Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the noodles per the package instructions. Drain and set aside. In the meantime, fry the tofu in a non-stick pan with the oil until golden on all sides. Add the garlic. Fry until fragrant.

    Tofu in a pan.

    Scramble the eggs into the pan and cook until mostly dry.

    Scrambling eggs and tofu in a pan.

    Add the bean sprouts, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and stir well.

    Saucy tofu in a pan.

    Add the scallions. Stir to mix. The scallions should be wilted. Then add the cooked noodles. Top with chopped peanuts and serve!

    Noodles and tofu in a fry pan.

    Noodle Stir Fry FAQs

    How do you make rice noodle stir fry?

    You cook the noodles per the package instructions, then add them to your favorite stir fry. Depending on the type of rice noodle, you will either have to soak them, blanch them, or cook them.

    Are rice noodles gluten-free?

    Yes, they are naturally gluten-free. However, you should check the ingredients for any additives, just in case.

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    More Easy Noodle Dinners

    I love a comforting noodle dish, and here are some of my favorite, easy recipes:

    • Noodles with carrots in a bowl.
      Garlic Noodles with Carrots
    • Bok Choy Noodle Stir Fry
    • Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Summer Veggies
    • Ginger Scallion Noodle Stir Fry

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    Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

    Easy noodle dishes are a great weeknight dinner recipe because they come together quickly. This dish with tofu, inspired by pad Thai, comes together in less than 30 minutes, and the leftovers are just as delicious.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Main, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Thai
    Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 596kcal
    Author: Candice

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Pan

    Ingredients

    • ½ lb. Pad Thai rice noodles
    • 1 lb. firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 1.25 oz. scallions 1 bunch, cut into 2-inch segments, white parts also sliced down the center lengthwise
    • 4.5 oz. bean sprouts
    • 4 teaspoon garlic minced
    • 4 eggs
    • ¼ cup flavorless oil like sunflower seed or canola
    • 5 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce
    • 1.5 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sugar palm or granulated
    • ⅓ cup chopped peanuts

    Instructions

    • Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the noodles per the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
    • In the meantime, fry the tofu in a non-stick pan with the oil until golden on all sides. Add the garlic. Fry until fragrant.
    • Scramble the eggs into the pan and cook until mostly dry.
    • Add the bean sprouts, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and stir well.
    • Add the scallions. Stir to mix. The scallions should be wilted. Then add the cooked noodles.
    • Top with chopped peanuts and serve!

    Notes

    You can use palm sugar, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, or a combination of granulated and brown sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 4mg
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    This post was originally published in July of 2017 but was republished with a new recipe name, new photos, step by step instructions, FAQs, and tips in January of 2021.

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