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Vegetable and Tofu Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a convivial dish, perfect for sharing around the table and adaptable to many tastes. You can adjust the spice level or swap out the vegetables according to your preferences or the season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Pad Thai:

  • 200 g flat rice noodles
  • 200 g firm tofu diced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 piece fresh ginger (about 2 cm, grated)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or other vegetable oil)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts chopped
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 100 g fresh spinach

For the Pad Thai sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons tamarind sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar or maple syrup)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or another hot sauce, adjust according to your heat tolerance)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 piece fresh ginger (about 2 cm, grated)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Pad Thai sauce and vegetables:
  • In a small bowl, mix the tamarind sauce, soy sauce, coconut sugar, rice vinegar, Sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  • Cut the vegetables (carrot, bell pepper, onion) and set them aside.

Cook the tofu:

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the diced tofu and stir-fry until golden on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.

Cook the rice noodles:

  • Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse them under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Sauté the garlic, ginger, and vegetables:

  • In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, then sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and red bell pepper, and stir-fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.

Add the spinach, noodles, and tofu:

  • Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Return the tofu to the pan with the vegetables, then add the cooked rice noodles. Pour the prepared Pad Thai sauce over the noodles and toss everything together to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Serve the Pad Thai:

  • Transfer the Pad Thai with vegetables and tofu to serving plates. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and green onions, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes:

  • Variations: You can add other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms for different flavors and textures.
  • Side dishes: This dish pairs well with miso soup or a seaweed salad for a complete meal.
Keyword Thai, Traditional food
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