Dairy-Free Pad See Ew with Tofu

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1 block of extra-firm tofu on clean kitchen towels or paper towels. Place a heavy object on top of the tofu to press out excess water for at least 15 minutes. Once pressed, cut the 1 block of extra-firm tofu into 2.54 cm cubes.
2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a 30.48 cm skillet over medium-high heat (204.4°C / 200°C). Add the pressed and cut 1 block of extra-firm tofu cubes to the hot oil and fry for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove the crispy tofu from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
3. 3Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the about 450 g of wide rice noodles to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender but still have a slight chew. Drain the cooked about 450 g of wide rice noodles well in a colander and set them aside.
4. 4In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of coconut sugar until the coconut sugar is fully dissolved.
5. 5If needed, wipe out the 30.48 cm skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the 30.48 cm skillet and heat over medium-high heat (204.4°C / 200°C). Mince the 3 cloves of garlic. Add the minced 3 cloves of garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned. Wash the 1 bunch of Chinese broccoli (gai lan). Cut the stems into 1.27 cm pieces and the leaves into 2.54 cm pieces. Add the cut Chinese broccoli stems to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then, add the cut Chinese broccoli leaves and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and bright green.
6. 6Add the cooked about 450 g of wide rice noodles, the reserved crispy 1 block of extra-firm tofu, and the prepared sauce to the 30.48 cm skillet with the Chinese broccoli. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes, tossing gently to ensure the noodles, tofu, and broccoli are evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
7. 7Serve the Dairy-Free Pad See Ew with Tofu immediately.

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