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Crispy Chili Garlic Tofu Noodles with Peppers

Golden, crisp-edged tofu and chewy rice noodles tossed with sweet peppers and onion in a glossy, garlicky chili sauce with a nutty sesame finish.

Crispy Chili Garlic Tofu Noodles with Peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb450 gFirm tofupressed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2½ tbsp20 gCornstarch
  • 8 oz225 gRice noodles, dry
  • 1¼ cups150 gShelled edamame, frozenthawed
  • 1 cup chopped150 gRed bell pepperthinly sliced
  • 1 medium120 gGreen bell pepperthinly sliced
  • 1½ medium150 gYellow onionthinly sliced
  • 6 cloves18 gGarlicminced
  • 1½ tbsp grated10 gFresh gingergrated
  • 1¾ tsp3 gCrushed red pepper
  • 3 tbsp40 gLow-sodium soy sauce
  • 2½ tsp packed12 gBrown sugar
  • 1 tbsp15 gApple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup100 gWater
  • 2 tbsp30 gCanola oil
  • 1¾ tsp8 gToasted sesame oil
  • 2 medium30 gGreen onionssliced
  • 2¾ tsp8 gSesame seeds

Steps

  1. Soak the rice noodles in hot tap water according to the package until just tender, then drain and rinse with cool water.
  2. While the rice noodles soak, pat the tofu dry and toss it with the cornstarch until coated.
  3. Make the sauce: whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, water and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  4. Heat half of the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in one layer and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp on most sides. Transfer the tofu to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining half of the canola oil to the skillet. Add the yellow onion, red bell pepper and green bell pepper and stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the edamame and cook 2 minutes until hot.
  7. Pour in the sauce, add the rice noodles and toss 1 to 2 minutes until the rice noodles absorb the sauce.
  8. Return the tofu to the skillet, drizzle with the toasted sesame oil and toss gently to coat.
  9. Serve topped with the green onions and sesame seeds.

Contains: Gluten, Soy, Sesame.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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