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Spicy Basil Noodles in a medium-sized bowl
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Spicy Basil Noodles

Spicy Basil Noodles is a flavorful stir-fry with rice noodles, Thai basil, chili, and a savory soy-based sauce, tossed with crispy tofu or your choice of protein.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Noodle Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons vegan oyster mushroom sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons vegan fish sauce
  • ¼ cup water

For the Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds

For the Stir-fry:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 pack 8 oz / 224g extra-firm tofu, crumbled
  • 3 bundles 5 oz dry vermicelli noodles
  • 1 cup basil or holy basil

Instructions

Prepare the Noodles:

  • Place the vermicelli noodles in a heat-proof bowl and pour boiling water over them.
  • Let them soak for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, Sriracha, vegan oyster mushroom sauce, sugar, vegan fish sauce, and water. Set aside.

Prepare the Seasoning:

  • In a small bowl, mix the ground cumin and ground coriander seeds. Set aside.

Cook the Tofu:

  • Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the crumbled tofu and fry until slightly browned.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

Stir-fry the Noodles:

  • Add the drained vermicelli noodles to the wok.
  • Pour in the prepared sauce and sprinkle the cumin-coriander mixture over the noodles.
  • Stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated.

Add the Basil:

  • Toss in the fresh basil and mix well. Let it wilt slightly before turning off the heat.

Serve:

  • Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy immediately.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1377mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

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