Vegetable Pad Thai
Thai-style rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, eggs, crisp vegetables, bean sprouts, and a tangy tamarind sauce, finished with peanuts, cilantro, and lime.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the rice noodles in the large bowl and cover them with very warm water. Soak until flexible but still slightly firm, then drain thoroughly.
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Step 2
Whisk the tamarind puree, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and chili flakes until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
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Step 3
Heat the wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and tofu, then stir-fry until the tofu is golden on several sides.
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Step 4
Add the garlic, carrot, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry over high heat until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Step 5
Push the tofu and vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour the eggs into the open area and stir until softly set, then fold them into the vegetables.
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Step 6
Add the drained noodles and prepared sauce. Toss over high heat until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the sauce.
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Step 7
Add the bean sprouts and scallions. Toss just until the sprouts are hot and slightly softened, then remove the wok from the heat.
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Step 8
Top the pad Thai with the peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately with the lime wedges for squeezing over each portion.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Wash produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days; reheat leftovers to 74°C.
Risk factors
- Raw eggs require thorough cooking.
- Hot oil and steam can cause burns.
- Bean sprouts can carry foodborne pathogens if insufficiently cooked.