Description
A flavorful and vibrant plant-based Pad Thai that combines rice noodles, crispy tofu, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tamarind-lime sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying vegan meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200 grams (about 7 oz) rice noodles
- 250 grams (about 9 oz) firm tofu, cubed
- 100 grams (about 3.5 oz) bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 50 grams (about 1.75 oz) peanuts, crushed
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Cooking Fat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Noodles: Boil water and soak the rice noodles in it for 10-15 minutes until they are soft but still slightly firm. Drain the noodles well and set them aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine tamarind paste, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the julienned carrots and chopped green onions, stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Add the drained rice noodles to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Incorporate Tofu and Bean Sprouts: Gently fold in the crispy cubed tofu and bean sprouts. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the ingredients are heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve the Pad Thai garnished with crushed peanuts and freshly chopped cilantro. Offer lime wedges on the side to add extra zest as desired.
Notes
- To achieve crispy tofu, press the tofu beforehand to remove excess moisture and pan-fry separately before adding to the dish.
- Adjust the tamarind and lime juice quantities to suit your preferred balance of tartness and sweetness.
- This dish is naturally vegan and vegetarian.
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Fresh lime wedges add brightness and are encouraged as a finishing touch.
