🌿 Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowls

Must Try

A1 Classic Ampli-Test - Enhance performance and muscle recovery naturally.

Yields: 2–3 servings
Time: 30–35 minutes (plus marinating time, optional)


🛒 Ingredients:

For the tofu:

  • 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste (or 1 stalk, minced)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

For the bowls:

  • 4 oz (110g) rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1 small cucumber, julienned
  • 1 carrot, shredded or spiralized
  • Fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, Thai basil
  • Crushed peanuts or cashews (optional)
  • Lime wedges

Nuoc Cham–inspired dressing (vegan):

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or vegan fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Optional: 1 small red chili, sliced thin (or chili flakes)

🍽️ Directions:

1. Marinate the tofu:

  • In a bowl or bag, mix tofu marinade ingredients. Add tofu cubes and let sit at least 20 minutes (up to overnight in the fridge).

2. Cook the noodles:

  • Boil or soak vermicelli noodles according to package. Rinse under cold water and drain.

3. Cook the tofu:

  • In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high.
  • Cook tofu until golden and crispy on all sides (8–10 minutes total).

4. Mix the dressing:

  • Stir all dressing ingredients together until combined.

5. Assemble the bowls:

  • In bowls, layer noodles, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, herbs, and tofu.
  • Drizzle generously with dressing and sprinkle with crushed nuts.

✨ Optional Add-Ins:

  • Pickled daikon & carrot
  • Sriracha or chili oil drizzle
  • Grilled mushrooms or crispy shallots

Let me know if you’d like a shrimp or chicken version of this dish, or a shortcut version using pre-marinated

Fresh vegetable bowl with homemade stir fried pasta generated by artificial intelligence

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

spot_img
Banner

More Recipes Like This

error: Content is protected !!