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Let’s celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
What better way to celebrate this heritage than with Asian and Pacific Islander-themed meals? From noodle bowls to Dole Whips at Capt. Cook’s to Ube Pianono or Korean Bulgogi hot dogs at Disney Springs, there are all kinds of tasty meals and treats for you to try. And we have a recipe for another meal that was inspired by a restaurant in Magic Kingdom — you can make it at home!
Thanks to our friends over at D23, we have this recipe for the Plant-based Perkins Thai Noodles. This dish is inspired by an old secret-menu item from Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom. Let’s make them!
Here’s what you’re going to need:
Ingredients
MARINATED TOFU
1/2 cup sambal oelek
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces firm tofu, drained
PAD THAI SAUCE
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons sambal oelek
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin
1/4 cup diced scallions
4 teaspoons sesame oil
PERKINS THAI NOODLES
1 pound Thai rice noodles
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
marinated tofu, drained
1 cup spinach
1 cup diced yellow squash
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced red pepper
1 cup snap peas
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Pad Thai sauce
And here’s how to make them:
Directions
FOR MARINATED TOFU
- Combine sambal oelek, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, canola oil, salt, and pepper in large bowl.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch…
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