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Spicy Thai Basil Noodles

Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Keyword Air-fried Tofu, basil, noodles, spicy, thai, vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 serving wide linguini noodles or wide rice noodles cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 tbsp oil vegetable or canola
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 jalapenos sliced
  • 1/2 bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1-2 tbsp sambal oelek optional, for extra spiciness
  • 1 block tofu air-fried and cubed
  • 2 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • Prepare the vegetables: Slice the carrots, jalapenos, bell pepper, and onion.
  • Air-fry the tofu: Cut the tofu block into cubes and air-fry at 375°F for 12 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion and stir-fry until it starts to soften.
  • Add the carrots, jalapenos, and bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  • Add sambal oelek if desired, stirring well to combine.
  • Add the tofu cubes to the pan and stir-fry to heat through.
  • Add the Vegetarian Oyster Sauce and Dark Soy Sauce to the pan, mixing well to coat all ingredients evenly.
  • Combine the cooked noodles with the vegetables and tofu, tossing everything together until well coated.
  • Stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional minute until the basil is wilted and fragrant. Serve hot and enjoy!