Thai Curried Noodles with Broccoli & Tofu

By mrslopes

This creamy golden noodle dish is modeled after the Thai Dish 'khao soi’, which combines sweet, spicy, and sour flavors in one bowl.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 2 large shallots, chopped (1 cup)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro stems, plus 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
• 2 Tbs. yellow or red Thai curry paste
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 15-oz. can light coconut milk
• 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tsp. light brown sugar
• 1 12-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 5 oz. dry fettuccine
• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 6 lime wedges, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Saute shallots in oil 2 minutes. Add cilantro stems, curry paste, curry powder, and turmeric; cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk, broth and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes, then stir in tofu. Simmer 10 minutes.
2. Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Add broccoli to pot for last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain, and add to tofu-curry mixture. Mix well, and serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.