Pad Thai-inspired stir fry

Ingredients

• 8 oz. rice noodles
• Head of broccoli, chopped
• 16 oz. tofu, cubed
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• Half an onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• ½ cup peanuts, chopped
• 1 cup fresh herbs like cilantro, green onions, and basil, chopped
• 5 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic chili sauce
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 5 tablespoons vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. Place the uncooked noodles in a bowl of warm water to soak until soft
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add the veggies and stir fry until they are tender-crisp.
3. Combine the fish sauce, garlic chili sauce, soy sauce, white vinegar, vegetable broth, and brown sugar in a bowl or jar and mix well.
4. Drain the noodles
5. Remove the cooked veggies from the pan and set aside.
6. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the noodles to the hot pan and stir fry for a minute, using tongs to toss. Add the sauce and stir fry for another couple of minutes, until the sauce is starting to thicken and stick to the noodles.
7. Add the vegetables back to the pan and toss together.
8. Remove from heat. Stir in the peanuts and herbs. Serve immediately.

Adapted from Pinch of Yum