A decadent noodle dish sure to ease any peanut butter cravings you may be having!
Ingredients:
> 1 package Ramen Noodles (enough for two servings)
> 3 cloves of garlic, minced
> 1/8 cup creamy peanut butter
> 3 tablespoons soy sauce
> 1 tablespoon Chili Sauce (see note)
> 1 tablespoon sesame oil
> 1 heaping tablespoon honey
> 8 ounces of firm tofu, pressed and sliced into 1/4 inch thick cubes
> 1 cup ramen water, reserved for later
> Olive oil and soy sauce, reserved for frying the tofu
> Toppings: chopped peanuts, chopped green onions, white sesame seeds, fresh squeezed lime
* Note: For the Chili Sauce I used Roland's Siracha Chili Sauce from the ethnic foods isle. You may use Siracha if you'd like, but be prepared for a much spicier dish. I found the sauce that I used added a very nice, mild kick to the dish.
Directions:
> Add the minced garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil and honey to a blender. Blend, scrape the sauce on the edges down, and set aside.
> Place a big pot of water on your stovetop, bring to a boil.
> While waiting for your water to boil, take a non-stick pan and add a thin layer of olive oil to it, with a splash of soy sauce. Put on medium-low heat. Wait a few minutes for the liquid to heat up, then place your tofu in the pan. Rotate the tofu every 3-4 minutes until they become slightly browned and crispy on the outsides. Once they've achieved a crisp layer, set aside on paper towels.
> When your water boils, cook the Ramen according to package instructions (discard spice packet, or save for another day).
> Once your Ramen is done, take 1/4 of the Ramen water and add it to the blender. Drain the rest and put your noodles back in the pot. Blend the water with the peanut sauce. When blended all together, add the sauce to the noodles. Toss together.
> Place your Ramen servings in bowls. Add sliced tofu. Top with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, green onions and a lime wedge. Enjoy!
* Optional add-in's: radishes, sugar snap peas, cilantro, broccolini, bok choy, sliced red peppers, julienned carrots...
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