Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Noodles with Crispy Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

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A vibrant Asian-inspired noodle dish with tender noodles, crispy tofu cubes, and a spicy garlic soy sauce glaze. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice noodles, firm tofu, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
7 oz firm tofu
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 scallions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in hot water for 8 minutes until tender but still firm, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Press 7 oz firm tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
Step 5: Add the drained noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Toss and stir-fry for 3 minutes until noodles are well coated and heated through.
Step 6: Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and gently toss with noodles.
Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving hot.