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    Aug 29, 2014 · Modified: Mar 3, 2017 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Peanut butter coconut tofu with noodles

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    Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 -3
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    Peanut butter coconut tofu with noodles - an easy vegan dinner that's packed with peanut butter and coconut milk - so much flavour!

    I'm a total cheat - this recipe is just a variation on my peanut butter chickpea curry. Pretty much the only differences between that one and this peanut butter coconut tofu are that this version has crispy fried tofu in place of the chickpeas, and I served it with noodles instead of rice.

    But, you know what? It felt like an entirely different meal. Of course the flavours were similar, but twirling noodles around a fork automatically makes it feel different to a standard curry-and-rice meal. Perhaps it's just a psychological thing, but either way: I'm going to share this recipe anyway.

    Peanut butter coconut tofu with noodles - an easy vegan dinner that's packed with peanut butter and coconut milk - so much flavour!

    In all honesty, my primary reason for wanting to recreate the recipe was because I enjoyed licking the peanut butter spoon so much last time that I just had to do it again - and I can't quite bring myself to literally eat peanut butter by the spoonful (I'm saving that for my retirement years... got to have something to look forward to).

    Peanut butter coconut tofu with noodles - an easy vegan dinner that's packed with peanut butter and coconut milk - so much flavour!

    I know not everyone is a tofu fan, but I've definitely grown to love it more and more over the years. I find that the key is to press it really well, and then to fry it in an empty pan until it turns nice and golden brown. No soggy tofu for me! Once your tofu's done, you can then set it aside and prepare the rest of your meal (it's a bit delicate, and will probably end up in a bit of a scramble if you leave it in the pan while you're stirring your sauce). By the way, you don't need any fancy equipment to cook with tofu - a tofu press is a nice luxury, but definitely not a necessity. I just lay my tofu slices out between a couple of clean tea towels and place a few heavy things on top (it's quite fun actually, like Buckaroo!).

    Are you a tofu fan?

    Peanut butter coconut tofu with noodles - an easy vegan dinner that's packed with peanut butter and coconut milk - so much flavour!

    Peanut butter coconut tofu with noodles

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    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 -3
    Calories:
    Author: Becca Heyes
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    Ingredients

    • 400 g firm tofu
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1 red pepper cut into strips
    • 1 small red chilli finely chopped
    • 75 g mange tout
    • 4 medium mushrooms sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 100 g noodles
    • 400 g coconut milk 1 tin
    • 2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter heaped
    • 4 tablespoon fresh coriander chopped
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    Instructions

    • First, you need to press the tofu to remove any excess liquid. You can do this in a tofu press, but I don’t have one, so I use towels. Cut the tofu into 1cm slices, and lay them out on a clean, folded tea towel. Top with another towel, and place a large baking tray on top. Then pile on some heavy objects (pans, cookbooks, etc). Leave for at least 1 hour to drain.
    • When the tofu is ready, add it to a large, deep frying pan with 1tbsp of oil. Cook over a medium-high heat for a few minutes, until the underside is golden brown and slightly crispy. Turn each piece over, and repeat with the other side. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
    • Heat the remaining oil in the same pan, and add the red pepper, chilli, mange tout, mushrooms and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for around 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
    • Meanwhile, boil the noodles until al dente.
    • Add the coconut milk and peanut butter to the vegetables, and mix well. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced and well combined. Season to taste, then add the cooked noodles, fresh coriander, and fried tofu. Mix to combine, and serve topped with more fresh coriander.

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    Peanut butter coconut tofu noodles 1Peanut butter coconut tofu with noodles - an easy vegan dinner that's packed with peanut butter and coconut milk - so much flavour!

    If you've not yet tried the original peanut butter chickpea curry, add that to your list too!

    Peanut butter chickpea curry
    Peanut butter chickpea curry

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    1. Kyra says

      August 31, 2014 at 4:19 am

      This looks delicious - putting this on my to-make list as well as your peanut butter chickpea curry! I have never bothered to press tofu, I just slice it and fry it...does removing the excess moisture make a lot of difference?

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        August 31, 2014 at 8:03 am

        I think it just makes it a bit of a firmer texture :)

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    2. Sally - My Custard Pie says

      August 30, 2014 at 11:26 am

      I quite like tofu, my vegetarian daughter would like to love it and my other teen and husband hate it. On a constant mission to find something the whole family will eat so maybe this is the one..... *hopeful*

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    3. Rebecca says

      August 30, 2014 at 7:39 am

      Delicious! I just made something with peanut butter but it also contained butter, sugar, pretzels, oreos and chocolate.... I think your recipe is healthier! It looks delicious, Ima give it a go! Bec x
      http://www.dancingthroughsunday.com.au

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    4. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      August 29, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      Well, I for one don't consider it cheating -- I consider it being innovative. I love doing variations of a recipe that is tasty and a success. I love your photos -- the dish looks amazing.

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