Vegan Pad Thai

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pad Thai Sauce
  • Tamari or soy sauce : 3 tablespoons
  • Lime juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Maple syrup : 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar : 1 tablespoon
  • Sriracha sauce : 1 teaspoon
  • Peanut butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Water : 2 tablespoons
• Pad Thai Noodles
  • Rice noodles : 8 ounces
  • Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
• Pad Thai Vegetables
  • Firm tofu (drained and pressed) : 8 ounces
  • Garlic (minced) : 3 cloves
  • Carrot (julienned) : 1 large
  • Red bell pepper (julienned) : 1 large
  • Bean sprouts : 1 cup
  • Green onions (sliced) : 4 stalks
  • Peanuts (chopped) : 1/4 cup

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Steps

• Prepare the Pad Thai Sauce
• Combine tamari or soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, peanut butter, and water in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
• Cook the Pad Thai Noodles
• Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Prepare the Pad Thai Vegetables
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add julienned carrot and red bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
• Add drained and pressed tofu, bean sprouts, and sliced green onions. Cook for another 2 minutes.
• Combine Everything
• Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the Pad Thai sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
• Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
• Serve
• Transfer the Pad Thai to serving plates or bowls.
• Garnish with chopped peanuts and additional sliced green onions, if desired.

Tips

• Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes before cooking to soften them.
• Pressing the tofu before cooking helps remove excess moisture and allows it to absorb flavors better.

Information

• Pad Thai is a popular Thai stir-fried noodle dish that is typically made with eggs and fish sauce. This vegan version replaces those ingredients with tofu and a flavorful sauce made from tamari or soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and peanut butter.
• Feel free to customize your Pad Thai by adding other vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms, or snow peas. You can also adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha sauce.