Thai Basil Noodles with Tofu

Thai Basil Noodles

My version of Thai basil noodles - with the preferred amount of spiciness, preferred veggies, smaller cut tofu pieces - sauteed to a lovely golden brown and tonnes of flavor from the basil! :) YUMMM... And of course added peanuts for hubby! (NOT YUM!) :P  

 

What you need :

Noodles - Rice noodles/Thai flat noodles

Tofu - cubed and shallow fried/sauteed
Fresh Basil leaves - About a handful
Salt
Pepper powder
Oil

Veggies:
Capsicum
Carrots
Broccoli
Mushrooms

Finely chopped or ground to a paste: Ginger + Garlic + Green chillies

Sauce: Mix together. Vary the proportions based on your liking for how sour/spicy you want.
Soy sauce 2 tsp
Vinegar 1 tsp
Sugar 3 tsp
Fresh Lemon juice 2 tsp
Chilli Sauce 2 tsp
Salt

Scallions/Spring onions
Coarsely ground peanuts for topping if desired

Method:

 
1. Soak/cook noodles as per packet instructions. You could use fresh noodles too, me thinks it might be tastier.
2. Heat Oil in a wok. Stir fry the veggies with a little bit of salt till almost cooked. You want the veggies to be crunchy yet done. Keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok. Add the ginger garlic green chillies mixture. Add fried/sauteed tofu and the sauce mixture. Then add half the basil leaves. Cook for about a minute.
4. Add the stir fried veggies and cooked noodles.
5. Keep stirring until well mixed and noodles are a little fried.
Note: Depending on the type of noodles you are using, the frying time will vary. Check that the noodles don't get soggy.
6. I used flat rice noodles and fried them for about 4-5 mins.
7. Check seasoning. Finally add the remaining basil leaves, chopped scallions and mix well for about a minute.

DONE! :)

Serve hot hot with a dash of lime, ground peanuts and some chilli sauce if desired! :)