Gluten-Free Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe

Ingredients (17)

• 8 to 12 oz. rice noodles (linguini-width, enough for 2 to 4 people)
• Optional: 1 to 1 1/2 cups cubed firm tofu (or 2 chicken thighs, cut into small pieces)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 green onions (sliced)
• 2 to 3 cups bean sprouts
• 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 to 3 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
• Peanut Stir-Fry Sauce:
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts (unsalted)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use wheat-free soy sauce for gluten-free diets)
• 3 to 4 tablespoon brown sugar (to taste)
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper