Vegan Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Tofu

A delicious, well-balanced recipe for a Rice Noodle Stir-Fry with tofu and pak choi. This dish is packed with colorful veggies, plant-based protein, and a flavorful soy-sesame sauce. It’s vegan, quick, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp water
• 300 grams flat rice noodles
• 350 grams firm tofu, pressed and torn
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for crispy tofu)
• 2 tbsp vegeteable oil (divided)
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 heads pak choi, chopped (separate stems and leaves) - depending on size
• 2 spring onions, sliced (reserve green tops for garnish)
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare rice noodles according to the package instructions...: Prepare rice noodles according to the package instructions - I use noodles that need to be soaked for 2 hours, then I toss them in the pan to cook with the sauce.
2. 2Make the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together...: Make the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauces, hoisin sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, grated ginger, garlic, and water. Set aside.
3. 3Toss the pressed, torn tofu with cornstarch to...: Toss the pressed, torn tofu with cornstarch to coat. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden and crispy on all sides (6–8 minutes). Season with salt and white pepper. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. 4In the same pan, add the remaining 1...: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. Sauté onion and carrot for 2–3 minutes.
5. 5Add garlic, spring onion (white parts), and pak...: Add garlic, spring onion (white parts), and pak choi stems. Cook for another 2 minutes until slightly tender.
6. 6Add the soaked noodles to the pan along...: Add the soaked noodles to the pan along with the sauce. Toss to combine with the sauce and cook until softened (2–3 minutes).
7. 7Add pak choi leaves and crispy tofu back...: Add pak choi leaves and crispy tofu back into the pan. Toss gently until leaves are wilted and everything is coated in sauce.
8. 8Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with reserved...: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with reserved green spring onion tops. Serve hot!