Who said tofu has to be boring? These tofu recipes from the Thai kitchen are taste-bud tantalizing. Great for vegetarians and vegans, find recipes for everything from fried tofu to tofu soup, noodles and appetizers with tofu, and great main course dishes. As a bonus, many of these recipes are also gluten-free. ENJOY!
11. Delicious Thai Tempura Pancake (Hoi Tot)
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This Thai version of Tempura is called "Hoi Tot" in Thailand, and is made two ways: either fried like a pancake, or deep-fried like Japanese Tempura (as in this recipe). Crispy and super-yummy, this tempura recipe will leave you craving more. Although it's fried, it is full of vegetables and fresh Thai herbs, which also makes it a healthy treat. Cook up this tempura recipe as an appetizer, brunch or side dish, or as the main event - just pair with a Thai salad on the side, and you have a complete meal! Great for a party, and it's super-easy and quick to make!
12. Curried Noodles with Tofu
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This curried noodle recipe is a condensed version of an ancient Thai noodle dish called "Kao Soy". Since it would take half-a-day to make the original recipe, I've simplified it somewhat while still maintaining the delicious original taste. You can use dried egg or wheat noodles for this dish - or splurge and pick up some fresh noodles at your local Asian food store or grocery store deli. And while chicken can also be used in this recipe, I find soaks up that fantastic curry paste perfectly. ENJOY!
13. Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Tofu
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This easy stir-fried noodle dish starts with vermicelli rice noodles (called "vermicelli rice stick" at Asian stores). Added to the stir fry are shiitake mushrooms, red pepper, bean sprouts, and your choice of tofu or chicken. Add a special Thai sauce and you have a terrific noodle dish that's great for any occasion, from everyday meals to a party-worthy dish. As a bonus, these noodles are healthy, low-fat, and gluten free. They're so good, you'll simply eat them up!
14. Fresh Flat Rice Noodles with Tofu & Vegetables (Gluten-free)
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If you like trying different types of noodles, then this dish is for you. Inherited from the Chinese dish: "Chow Fun Noodles", this rice noodle recipe calls for the same wide, flat rice noodles, except the Thai version includes galangal (or ginger), fish sauce, and fresh Thai or sweet basil. Buy the noodles fresh in the cooler at your local Asian store (some grocery stores sell them too). With its mild and savory sauce, this rice noodle recipe is comfort food at its Thai best!
15. Bangkok-style Drunken Noodles
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Fatigued and hungry revelers in Bangkok who seek a middle-of-the-night meal are given this spicy noodle dish (the hot chilies are meant to wake you up). But even milder versions are delicious, so if your spice-o-meter tends to stay near mild, not to worry - this noodle recipe is delicious with or without chilies. As a bonus, the addition of lots of vegetables means these noodles are healthy as well as delicious. So party on!
16. Vegetarian Thai Green Curry with Tofu (Gluten-free)
An authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe for the vegetarian palate made with tofu instead of meat. Easy and delicious, not to mention healthy!
