Pad Thai Tofu Elaborate Style: this recipe makes 6 large servings Main ingredients
- Cut the Tofu into 3/4" cubes and dry the excess water. - Combine sifted flour with some salt and pepper in a flat dish. - Coat the Tofu with the flour mixture. - Heat some oil in a small fry pan and deep fry the breaded Tofu. - Heat an oven to 200 degrees and keep the fried Tofu warm in it while you cook the rest of the meal. Prepare the sauce mixture. - Blend the Spices and the ingredients for the Sauce in a 4 cup container. Heat the sauce until the first sign of a boil and then keep it at a simmer. Prepare the Noodles - Boil some water in a 4 quart pot and cook the Rice Noodles. Make sure the noodles are soft but not over cooked. - Drain the Noodles and rinse under cool water. - Set Noodles aside in a large mixing bowl. Prepare the vegetables - Heat oil and stir fry the Carrots. Place a lid on the pan to steam the carrots until they begin to soften. Add a splash of water if is necessary to prevent sticking. - Remove and set aside the lid, add the Green Onions to the Carrots and continue frying until the Onion's aroma rises. Finish the dish - Spoon the Carrots, Onions and remaining Oil on top of the Noodles in the mixing bowl. - Pour the heated Sauce in the mixing bowl. - Drop the Panko fried Tofu into the mixing bowl. - Add the Lime juice and the chopped Cilantro to the mixing bowl. Mix all the ingredients together so all the elements are evenly distributed and serve immediately. |