Singapore Style Vermicelli Noodles
By: Susan Keefe
Published: Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 2:00pm

Ingredients




7 ounces Extra Firm Tofu, cut into matchsticks or cubed
6 ounces dried vermicelli
1 jalapeno, deseeded and sliced
1/2 red pepper, cut into matchsticks
2 stalks of celery, sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into match sticks
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
3 tablespoons pureed lemongrass
8 dried chilies
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons curry powder
4 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Fresh cilantro

Preparation

1 Place dried vermicelli in a large bowl and douse with boiling water.  Let stand for five minutes then drain and toss with sesame oil. 2 In a small bowl combine, curry powder, lime juice, soy sauce and hoisin sauce. 3 In a large wok heat peanut oil over medium high heat. 4 Add chilies, lemongrass, ginger, garlic and cook until fragrant. 5 Add tofu and stir fry until golden, about three minutes. 6 Remove tofu and chilies from the wok and set aside.  Add more peanut oil to the wok if necessary. 7 Place jalapeno, red pepper, carrot, celery and stir-fry until tender, about five minutes. 8 Add tofu, chilies and noodles back in the wok. 9 Pour curry mixture and toss to coat. 10 Add additional soy sauce if necessary. 11 Remove from heat and serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

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