RECIPE: Make The Perkins Thai Noodles from Skipper Canteen
If you’ve yet to have a meal at Skipper Canteen near the Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, you don’t know what you’re missing. This eatery boasts a fabulous atmosphere, some friendly banter from the Jungle Cruise Skippers, and an eclectic menu brimming with delicious dishes from around the world. A great example is the Plant-Based Perkins Thai Noodles.
Now you can make this flavorful entree at home as Disney is sharing the recipe!
The recipe for the Plant-Based Perkins Thai Noodles is taken from Delicious Disney a fabulous treasure trove of a recipe book featuring some of the theme parks ‘most beloved dishes as well as a few surprises. The book was written by Pam Brandon, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and the Disney Chefs!
So roll up those sleeves and let’s get cooking Disney-style!
Plant-Based Perkins Thai Noodles
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
MARINATED TOFU
- ½ cup sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces firm tofu, drained
PAD THAI SAUCE
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
- ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- ¼ cup diced scallions
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
PERKINS THAI NOODLES
- 1 pound Thai rice noodles
- ¼ 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
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced red pepper
- 1 cup snap peas
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Pad Thai sauce
Steps:
FOR MARINATED TOFU
- Combine sambal oelek, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, canola oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch squares and place in a bowl with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
FOR PAD THAI SAUCE
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
FOR PERKINS THAI NOODLES
- Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat for 5 minutes or until shimmering. Add onions and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until soft and beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add drained tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour sauce over vegetables and cook for 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add noodles, tossing well. Serve hot.
You can more incredible recipes from Walt Disney World by picking up your own copy of Delicious Disney: Recipes and Stories from the Most Magical Place on Earth. The book is currently available at Amazon for $21.98. You can find it here.
Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for further Walt Disney World news and updates. We’ll be coming to you LIVE! from the theme parks each and every week.
Have you heard the news? MickeyTravels just earned the incredible distinction of being a Diamond Earmarked Agency!
Whether its a visit to the theme parks, a Disney cruise, a stay at Aulani in Hawaii or the trip of a lifetime with Adventures by Disney, I can’t wait to help you plan your vacation utilizing all of our incredible concierge-level services. This includes discount monitoring, itinerary planning, flexible booking and so much more. Best of all my services are 100% FREE!
Find out more or get your FREE no-obligation quote at mroden@mickeytravels.com at 1.800.801.4025 or via Facebook