Ants on a Log Noodle Bowl
This dish combines the nutty flavour of peanut butter with savoury notes of soy and fish sauce, plus crunchy celery, making it a delightful twist on the classic "ants on a log"... but the noodle version!
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Ants on a Log Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, and light brown sugar until smooth.
Marinate the Tofu: Add the cubed tofu to the sauce, reserving 10% of the mixture. Marinate the tofu in 90% of the sauce for up to an hour.
Cook the Tofu, either in an air fryer (400 F for 15-20 mins) shaking the basket halfway through or pan frying.
Prepare the Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Fry the Onion: While the tofu is cooking, heat a small amount of oil in a pan and fry the sliced red onion until soft and slightly caramelized. Then add in the chopped celery for 3-4 minutes, making sure to keep some the crunch.
Combine and Serve: Mix the cooked noodles with the fried onion and celery mixture and the reserved sauce. Add the cooked tofu and toss everything together. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Garnish: with a few peanuts if you have them on hand!
Notes
Were you a fan of Ants on a Log as a kid? Do you love a peanut butter & celery combo? then this easy and savoury noodle version is just for you.
This dish combines the nutty flavour of peanut butter with savoury notes of soy and fish sauce and crunchy celery, making it a staple noodle dish to enjoy at home.
Recipe from https://hungryfifi.com/recipes/ants-on-a-log-noodle-bowl/
Fifi
Persian by heritage, British by upbringing. Currently writing The Bahrain Almanac, out end of 2026.