Vegan Pad Thai Recipe

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Recipe Category: Thai

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Vegan Pad Thai Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 12 ounces dried rice noodles
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
  • 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 small red onion, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, for garnish
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish

Method

  1. Soak the noodles in a large bowl of hot water until softened, 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the noodles
  2. Drain well and rinse under cold water
  3. Transfer the drained noodles to a large bowl and set aside
  4. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, tamarind paste, tomato paste, water and crushed red pepper
  5. Stir to mix well and set aside
  6. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat
  7. Add the tofu and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes
  8. Transfer to a platter and set aside
  9. In the same skillet or wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat
  10. Add the onion and stir-fry for 1 minute
  11. Add the green onions and garlic, stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the cooked tofu and cook about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden brown
  12. Add the cooked noodles and toss to combine and heat through
  13. Stir in the sauce and cook, tossing to coat, adding a splash or two of additional water, if needed, to prevent sticking
  14. When the noodles are hot and tender, mound them on a serving platter and sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro
  15. Garnish with bean sprouts and lime wedges on the side of the platter
  16. Serve hot

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