Vegan Pad Thai

Vegan Pad Thai

Thai-style rice noodles stir-fried with crisp tofu, tamarind-soy sauce, bean sprouts, garlic chives, peanuts, and lime.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the tamarind concentrate, soy sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes until the sugar mostly dissolves. Set this sauce aside.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Lime Juice, 35.0 gr Palm sugar, 3.0 gr Red Chili Flake, 45.0 ml Soy Sauce, 60.0 ml Tamarind Concentrate

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Bring a pot of water to a boil, remove it from the heat, and pour it over the rice noodles in a heatproof bowl. Soak until flexible but still firm, then drain thoroughly.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Rice Noodle

    Cookware: colander, Heatproof Bowl, pot

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on several sides; transfer it to a clean plate.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Tofu, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  4. Step 4

    Set the wok over high heat and add the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil. Stir-fry the shallot and garlic until fragrant and lightly softened.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 100.0 gr Shallot, 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  5. Step 5

    Add the drained noodles and prepared sauce. Toss over high heat until the sauce is absorbed and the noodles are tender but still chewy.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  6. Step 6

    Return the tofu to the wok. Add 1 cup (100 gr) bean sprouts and 35 gr garlic chives, then toss just until the vegetables begin to soften.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Bean Sprout, 35.0 gr Garlic Chive

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  7. Step 7

    Divide the Pad Thai among four plates. Top with the remaining ½ cup (50 gr) bean sprouts, remaining 15 gr garlic chives, and the peanuts; serve with lime wedges.

    Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Bean Sprout, 15.0 gr Garlic Chive, 1.0 piece Lime, 60.0 gr Peanut

    Cookware: cutting board, kitchen knife

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Keep tofu refrigerated before cooking. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, consume within 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot.

Risk factors

  • Hot oil may splatter when tofu is added.
  • Cooked noodles, tofu, and fresh sprouts are perishable after preparation.