Pickup Line Pad Thai

Ingredients:

Sauce:

• 6 tbsp tamari (Amano Wheat-free is great)
• 6 tbsp white sugar
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (or substitute ketchup in a pinch, just cut back on the sugar a bit)
• 2 tbsp Sri Racha chilli sauce or similar hot sauce
• 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• juice of 1/2 a fresh lime

For the pad thai:

• 1 package rice vermicelli
• 6 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 pound firm tofu, drained, pressed, cut into small triangles or cubes
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tbsp lemongrass finely chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 spring / green onions, sliced into 1 inch lengths
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts (unsalted if available)
• Lime wedges for serving

Preparation:

• Prepare the noodles per the package directions
• Prepare other stuff while noodles cook.