Vegan Pad Thai

Name: Vegan Pad Thai
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 150g / 5.3oz dry rice noodles; vegetable oil; 200g / 7oz silken tofu; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp black salt; salt & pepper; 1 shallot; 3 garlic cloves; 1 carrot; 2 spring onions; 100g / 3.5oz tofu puffs (or firm tofu, cubed); handful beansprouts; handful peanuts, plus extra for topping; 1 lime; handful of fresh coriander; 2 tsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 3 tbsp pineapple juice; 4 tbsp water; 1 tsp chilli flakes