Tofu and Lime Pad Thai

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Explore Cuisine Pad Thai Noodles
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 8 ounces Tofu
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 lime

Pad Thai Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons vegan fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce 

Garnish:

Lime wedges, fresh bean sprouts, chili flakes, chopped scallions, roasted peanuts

Instructions: 

1. Cook the Stir Fry Noodles according to instructions
2. Whisk the vegan fish sauce,  rice vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Blot tofu with paper towels pressing down firmly. Cut tofu into ¾ inch cubes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and for extra crispy, dredge in a little corn starch.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan or wok, over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu until crispy on all sides.
5. Gather your chopped shallots and garlic, cooked noodles, cooked tofu and Sauce around the stove. Heat a little more oil in the wok over medium heat, add shallot & garlic and stir fry 2-3 minutes. Add the noodles, stir fry 2-3 minutes until noodles are soft and pliable and even a little crispy. 
6. Pour in the Pad Thai Sauce and stir everything together and cook 1-2 minute, then add the tofu and stir fry for a few more minutes.
7. Toss in 1/2 the bean sprouts and roasted peanuts and sprinkle with chili flakes and scallions. Garnish with salt, pepper, lime, cilantro, basil and whatever else you would like to add and enjoy!