Rice Noodles with Fried Tofu and Shrimp Paste

Method

1. 1 Cut the tofu into square pieces, drain, then deep-fry for 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
2. 2 Fresh rice noodles are cut into small pieces and arranged on a tray lined with banana leaves.
3. 3 Wash the herbs and slice the cucumber diagonally.
4. 4 Mix shrimp paste with sugar and lemon juice, then whisk until fluffy for 2 minutes.
5. 5 Add sliced chili peppers and a little hot oil to the shrimp paste bowl to enhance the aroma.
6. 6 Arrange the hot rice noodles, fried tofu, and fresh vegetables on a tray, and dip them in shrimp paste.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 39 min

  Replace step 1: spray oil evenly on all sides of the tofu, fry at 195 degrees for 14 minutes, flip at the 7th minute; the steps for arranging the rice noodles and preparing the shrimp paste sauce remain the same.