Tofu with Cucumber Noodles and Spicy Sauce

• soy sauce↗2 tbsp
• ginger root↗корінчик

  peeled and grated

• lime↗1

  ½ juice, ½ sliced into wedges

• firm tofu↗250 g

  drained

• medium-thick egg noodles↗2
• vegetable or sunflower oil1 tsp
• cucumber↗½

  peeled into strips

• toasted peanuts↗1 tbsp

  chopped

• fatty red chili↗1

  seedless, finely sliced

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix soy sauce, ginger and lime juice in a bowl, then add tofu. Let marinate for 5 minutes, turning once.

2. 2

   Cook the noodles for 4 minutes or according to package instructions, then drain and cool.

3. 3

   Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Heat oil in a non‑stick pan, fry the tofu for 3 minutes on each side until golden. Cut into cubes.

4. 4

   For serving, combine noodles, chili, cucumber, tofu and the marinade in a bowl. Toss and serve with lime wedges and chopped toasted peanuts.