Ingredients:
4 ounces dried wide rice noodles ( pad thai)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons molasses ( unsulphured)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 ounces extra firm tofu, drained thoroughly and sliced into 1/2 inch cubes ( to yield 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
2 scallions, trimmed and sliced diagonally into 1-inch lengths
1 large eggs
2 tablespoons crushed unsalted peanuts
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 limes, cut into wedges for serving
Directions:
Soak the dried rice noodles in a bowl of very warm (110F) water until they’re pliable, but still rather firm, about 30 minutes. Drain in a colander – no need to pat dry. Meanwhile prep the rest of the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, molasses, rice vinegar, ketchup, ginger, salt and cayenne.
Once the noodles are drained, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or stir-fry pan over high heat until very hot. Add the garlic, stir, and then immediately add the soy sauce-molasses mixture. When the mixture is bubbling, add the tofu.
Stir briefly to combine. Add the noodles and cook, stirring and tossing, until the noodles are tender and the liquid is absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. If the noodles aren’t tender and the liquid is gone, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
Add the bean sprouts and scallions and cook, stirring gently, until the bean sprouts begin to turn limp, about 1 minute.
Push the nooldes to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Crack the egg into the oil. Scramble the egg lightly until it is almost but not completely cooked, breaking it up as you go, about 30 seconds.
Fold the noodles back over the egg, add the peanuts, and stir-fry, stirring gently, until the egg is completely cooked. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately with the lime wedges on the side.
Servings: 2
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 40 min.