Step 1

Place vermicelli noodles in a large bowl or medium sized pot.

Step 2

Pour over boiling water, cover and stand for 5 minutes until noodles are soft.

Step 3

Drain and, using scissors, snip in a few places (to shorten the length of the noodle strands).

Step 4

Season cornflour with a little salt and black pepper. Dust both sides of tofu slices in seasoned cornflour.

Step 5

Heat oil in a fry pan and add tofu.

Step 6

Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden.

Step 7

Arrange noodles, vegetables, herbs and tofu on plates and scatter over peanuts.

Step 8

Combine all dressing ingredients and spoon over just before serving.

Step 9

Toss everything together with your chopsticks before eating.