Vermicelli Jjigae Stir Fry
A fusion dish combining the flavors of Thai and Korean cuisines. This energizing stir-fry is made with vermicelli noodles and the spicy goodness of jjigae.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz vermicelli noodlespreferably rice vermicelli
- ●1 tsp Ethiopian red pepper flakesspicy, adjust to taste
- ●2 tbsp jjigae pasteKorean chili paste, adjust to taste
- ●1 block firm tofucubed
- ●1 cup snow peassliced
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup chopped cilantrofor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cook the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the cubed tofu and cook until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 5
Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add the sliced snow peas. Cook until they start to soften.
- 6
Add the Ethiopian red pepper flakes, jjigae paste, and cooked tofu back into the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- 7
Add the cooked vermicelli noodles to the pan and stir-fry until well combined.
- 8
Season with salt to taste, then garnish with chopped cilantro.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!