Showing posts with label Jen "Cripsy Noodles" "Thai Toast" Vegan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jen "Cripsy Noodles" "Thai Toast" Vegan. Show all posts

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Crispy Noodles with Tofu & Veggies - Paired with Thai Toast


Welcome To Shake Your Foodie!  Here's a recipe to kick us off!


Crispy Noodles with Tofu & Veggies - Paired with Thai Toast
-Jen's Creation (with some help from Jon)


Here's what you need:
    Crispy Noodles w/ Tofu & Veggies
  • 1 6oz Package Maifun Rice Sticks
  • 1 14oz Extra Firm Tofu
  • 6T. Sesame Oil
  • 1 Bag Shredded Coleslaw Mix
  • 1 Small Onion - Sliced
  • 6oz Sliced Mushrooms
  • 1T. Finely Minced Ginger
  • 1T. Finely Minced Garlic
  • Soy Sauce
  • Olive Oil

     Thai Toast
Recipe Compliments of Jen's dad, Jon Pierson.
  • 4 Thick Slices Any Healthy Bread
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • Natural Peanut Butter (Creamy or Chunky)
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Kickin' Sauce!  (don't worry, we'll give you the recipe too!) 
    • 1/4c. Olive Oil
    • Cayenne Pepper (to taste depending how much you want your mouth to burn)



 Here's What You Do:
Crispy Noodles w/ Tofu & Veggies
-Deep fry Maifun according to package directions (please make sure you only fry small amounts at a time so they really puff up!) Then set aside on towel lined plate
-Cut tofu in 1in. chunks
-Heat sesame oil until very hot
-Brown tofu in sesame oil & a few shakes of Soy Sauce; adding Garlic & Ginger to the last 1 minute of cooking
-Remove from pan, put in a bowl & set aside
-In the same pan, add a bit of Olive Oil and Soy Sauce, cook Onions & Mushroom until crisp tender; Put in a bowl & set aside
-In the same pan add a tablespoon more of Olive Oil & Soy Sauce, cook shredded Cabbage about 4 minutes until crisp tender
          TO ASSEMBLE: Place 1 mound of Crispy Noodles on a plate, top w/ cabbage, onions, mushrooms & tofu.  Then garnish with cilantro (optional)
(Serves: 4)


Thai Toast
-Toast slices of Bread
-Rub 1/2 of a Garlic Clove over each slice (finely chop the rest)
-Spread Peanut Butter over toast
-Sprinkle with chopped Garlic & chopped Cilantro
-Drizzle with Kickin' Sauce!
(Serves: 4)


This Vegan Recipe is one of our favorites, not only for the taste but also the experience!
Let us know if you try it!