Peanut Tofu Skewers with Spicy Noodles

This recipe has been created in collaboration with Lotus Foods, all opinions are my own.

Crispy tofu skewers are coated in a sweet, nutty peanut sauce. The skewers are paired with Lotus Foods’ Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles in a spicy sauce and cucumbers for a delicious summer dish.

I am very excited to be collaborating with Lotus Foods once again to bring you some scrumptious recipes. As many of you know I am a big fan of Lotus Foods. Their company is committed to changing how rice is grown around the world. They believe that through smart varieties they can not only lesson their environmental impact but also improve nutrition for customers and create more social and economic justice for smaller farmers. I feel all the work they are doing is very inspiring and it is nice to see a company who not only cares about the way their product is made but also the effects it has on the planet. They are also a certified B Corp, which means they are legally obligated to think about how their decisions impact employees, suppliers, communities, consumers, and the environment. So, I feel very happy to support and collaborate with them, plus everything is delicious!

Lotus Foods has a wide variety of organic rice and rice-based products like rice ramen noodle soup cups, rice ramen noodles, rice crackers, and pad Thai rice noodles. They recently expanded their range of organic rice noodles to include Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles, Organic Brown Udon Rice Noodles, and Organic Buckwheat & Brown Soba Rice Noodles. I used the Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles in this recipe. They are vegan, gluten-free, non-gmo, organic, and kosher. Pho is a thin noodle that is typically used in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. These noodles are made with organic white rice and ready in 4 minutes. You actually don’t even cook them – just soak them in boiling water and then they are ready to use. They really couldn’t be any easier to make and use.

Now, let’s discuss this amazing recipe. Tofu skewers are one of my favorite things to make because they are easy, quick, and satisfying. While the skewers cook you are going to prepare the spicy noodles and cucumbers making this perfect for a weeknight dinner, or even meal prep if you like.

Tips for Skewers

There are a few things you can do to help ensure your tofu skewers come out better. First off, soak wooden skewers in water about 3 hours prior to using them. This will help them not to burn or dry out. Second, do not cut your tofu too thin. For this recipe, I decided to make long skinny rectangles but if your tofu is too thin you risk it burning and also it can be harder to skewer. Third, be patient when you are pushing the tofu onto the skewer. This recipe does use super-firm tofu which is a much denser tofu but if you try and push it on too fast you could still risk it breaking down the middle which is a result we definitely don’t want.

Baking Skewers

Now, I know when most people think skewers it means grilling but you can bake skewers and I have to say I almost like it better. You don’t have to think about it, or carefully watch it. Just pop it in the oven and move on with the recipe. The tofu still comes out crispy and flavorful without the hassle of grilling. If you want to grill your tofu, I always suggest using a smaller electric grill because grilling tofu on a large gas or charcoal grill can be a bit tricky. But just trust me when I say the oven way was so easy!

FAQ’s

• Can this be made peanut free? If you have a peanut allergy but aren’t allergic to other nuts like almonds or cashews you can use almond or cashew butter. If you are allergic to all nuts, you can use tahini or sunflower seed butter.
• Can this be made gluten free? The dish is gluten free aside from the soy sauce so just swap it out for coconut aminos.
• Can I replace the tofu? If you have a soy allergy or don’t like tofu you can use cauliflower, I think that would be really delicious here. Replace the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
• Do I have to use skewers? If you don’t have skewers or can’t find them you can just bake it on the sheet pan, but I love the skewers for presentation and ease of cooking.

Peanut Tofu Skewers with Spicy Noodles

Crispy tofu skewers are coated in a sweet, nutty peanut sauce. The skewers are paired with Lotus Foods’ Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles in a spicy sauce and cucumbers for a delicious summer dish.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 47 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 2 servings

Equipment

• 4 Skewers

Ingredients

  

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Tofu

• ½ block super firm tofu 8 ounces/226g
• 1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Peanut Sauce

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons nondairy milk unsweetened and unflavored

Spicy Noodles

• 4 ounces Lotus Foods Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles (112g)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
• 1 green onion. chopped
• Red pepper flakes to taste
• Salt to taste

Cucumber

• ½ English cucumber (about 6 ounces/175g), thinly sliced
• ½ lime juiced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch of salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
• Cut the tofu into 4 crosswise cuts, resulting in thinner tofu rectangles of the original same size. Then cut that into quarters resulting in 16 tofu rectangles.
• In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and maple syrup. Place the tofu in and let it sit for 5 minutes, rotating the tofu occasionally.
• Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix until well incorporated.
• Once the 5 minutes is up, shake the cornstarch over the tofu and toss to coat. It will become wet from the liquid in the bowl which is fine.
• Carefully, add 4 pieces of tofu to each skewer, placing them vertically. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Then rotate the skewers and bake for 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions. Once they are drained and rinsed place in a small frypan along with the sesame oil, Thai red curry paste, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat until it is well incorporated, and the paste has broken down and been absorbed into the noodles. Toss with tongs to easily mix.
• Prepare the cucumber by adding all ingredients into a small bowl and mix together.
• Once the tofu is done be careful as the skewers will be hot. To plate divide the noodles, skewers, and cucumbers evenly amongst two plates. Then drizzle the peanut sauce over the tofu evenly divided amongst the two dishes. Optional, garnish with microgreens, sesame seeds, and a slice of lime.

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