Crispy Tofu Peanut-Ginger Lo Mein by @eatinnovasian

16 min

1 serving

🥕

1

Vegetable lo mein

🥜

3 tbsp

Peanut butter

🥢

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

🍬

0.5 tbsp

Agave

🫚

Ground ginger

🍚

Rice vinegar

💧

60 ml

Water

🫘

110 g

Tofu

🫗

0.5 tbsp

Vegetable oil

🥜

Peanuts

🧅

Green onions

🌶️

Chili oil

  1. Step
    • Vegetable lo mein
    • Green onions

    Prepare the vegetable lo mein according to package directions.

  2. Add
    • Peanut butter
    • Soy sauce
    • Agave

    Meanwhile, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, agave and ground ginger to a bowl.

  3. Pour
    • Water

    Slowly pour in the hot water a tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the sauce is creamy but thin enough to drizzle.

  4. Heat
    • Vegetable oil

    Heat a pan over medium-high heat and pour in the vegetable oil so it coats the bottom of the pan.

  5. Place
    • Tofu

    Place the tofu slices in the pan in a single layer and cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side until browned on both sides.

  6. Place
    • Tofu
    • Vegetable lo mein
    • Peanuts

    Place the tofu on top of the noodles, drizzle with the peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions.

  7. Serve
    • Chili oil

    Serve with chili oil if desired.

Crispy Tofu Peanut-Ginger Lo Mein by @eatinnovasian

16 min

1 serving

🥕

1

Vegetable lo mein

🥜

3 tbsp

Peanut butter

🥢

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

🍬

0.5 tbsp

Agave

🫚

Ground ginger

🍚

Rice vinegar

💧

60 ml

Water

🫘

110 g

Tofu

🫗

0.5 tbsp

Vegetable oil

🥜

Peanuts

🧅

Green onions

🌶️

Chili oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Prepare the vegetable lo mein according to package directions.

    🥕Vegetable lo mein

  2. Step 2/7

    Meanwhile, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, agave and ground ginger to a bowl.

    🥜Peanut butter
    🥢Soy sauce
    🍬Agave
    🫚Ground ginger
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/7

    Slowly pour in the hot water a tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the sauce is creamy but thin enough to drizzle.

    💧Water
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Whisk

  4. Step 4/7

    Heat a pan over medium-high heat and pour in the vegetable oil so it coats the bottom of the pan.

    🫗Vegetable oil

  5. Step 5/7

    Place the tofu slices in the pan in a single layer and cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side until browned on both sides.

    🫘Tofu
    🥄Spatula

  6. Step 6/7

    Place the tofu on top of the noodles, drizzle with the peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions.

    🫘Tofu
    🥕Vegetable lo mein
    🥜Peanuts
    🧅Green onions

  7. Step 7/7

    Serve with chili oil if desired.

    🌶️Chili oil

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Noodles, Vegetables, Nuts, Condiments, Sweeteners, Spices, Liquids, Soy, Protein

Ingredients

Vegetable lo mein, Peanut butter, Soy sauce, Agave, Ground ginger, Rice vinegar, Water, Tofu, Vegetable oil, Peanuts, Green onions, Chili oil

Notes

Vegetable lo mein (InnovAsian brand, one box, prepared according to package directions), Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened), Rice vinegar (mentioned in the voice-over sauce ingredient list, amount not given), Water (hot, added gradually a tablespoon at a time to reach a thin, drizzle-able consistency), Tofu (super-firm tofu cutlet, sliced), Peanuts (chopped, for topping), Green onions (sliced, for topping)

Allergens

Gluten, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy, Sulphites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Egg-Free, High-Protein

Calories

640 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 27g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Fat: 29g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 12g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 1350mg, Potassium: 480mg, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 3.5mg, Magnesium: 90mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 350µg, Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin E: 2.5mg, Folate: 60µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

6 minutes

Overall

16 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Whisk, Spatula, Knife, Cutting board

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@eatinnovasian

Origin

Cuisine

Thai, Asian

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Soft, Creamy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Nutty, Sweet, Umami, Gingery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,reheat before serving,keep tofu and sauce separate from noodles if possible for best texture)