Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai

Summary

Yield
10 Servings
Source

Cooking Light, March 2006

Prep time45 minutes

Description

Ingredients

2TablespoonVegetable Oil
1PoundTofu (extrafirm, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
2CupNapa Cabbage (finely shredded)
1⁄4CupFish Sauce
3TablespoonBrown Sugar
6TablespoonRice Vinegar
2TablespoonKetchup
1TablespoonLime Juice
2TablespoonPeanut Butter (creamy)
1TeaspoonChili Garlic Sauce
1⁄4CupWater
1TeaspoonCornstarch
1PoundShrimp (medium, cooked and peeled)
1⁄2CupCilantro (chopped)
1PoundRice Noodles (wide, uncooked)
2CupGreen Onions (thinly sliced)

Instructions

1.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; saute 4 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Spoon tofu into a large bowl. Add cabbage to pan; saute 30 seconds or until just beginning to wilt. Add cabbage to tofu. Remove pan from heat.
2.Combine fish sauce and next 6 ingredients (through chili garlic sauce). Combine water and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk; stir into vinegar mixture.
3.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute 1 minute. Add vinegar mixture; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add shrimp mixture, green onions, and cilantro to cabbage mixture; toss to combine.
4.Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well. Add noodles to cabbage mixture; toss well to combine.