Yam Noodles with Tofu and Peanuts
Healthy alternate to regular pasta!
Ingredients:
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2 large yams, peeled and spiralized like noodles
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1 pack Extra Firm Tofu, cubed
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½ cup smooth peanut butter
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¼ cup soya sauce
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2 limes, take out juice
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2 tablespoon honey
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½ teaspoon red chili powder
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1 tablespoon ginger paste
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1 teaspoon garlic paste
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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½ cup scallions, cut
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½ cup ready salted peanuts
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½ cup cilantro, chopped
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Freshly crushed black pepper
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Freshly crushed salt
To Make the Sauce:
In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, soya sauce, lime juice, honey, red chili powder, ginger and garlic. Set aside. If the sauce is very thick, add a little hot water and mix well.
To make the tofu:
Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the cubed tofu and stir fry until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt and pepper.
To cook the yam noodles:
Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F
Place the yam noodles on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10 minutes. Do not overcook. They should still have a little bite in it. Remove from oven.
To assemble:
Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Pour the peanut sauce and toss well.
Garnish the noodles with Tofu, crushed peanuts, cilantro and scallions.
[Serves 4]
