Well, I guess Pad Thai needs no introduction. This Thai style famous rice noodle delicacy is a crowd pleaser with its sweet, sour, tangy and spicy flavors all packed in a single dish! This Vegan Pad Thai recipe is so authentically Thai that you’ll never want to order it in a restaurant ever again. It is all the more special as it has two different sources of healthy plant based proteins – from tofu and peanuts, leaving you feeling full and pleasantly satisfied. Prepares in less than 30 minutes and super easy to make, this recipe certainly calls for a captivating and flavorful Vegan Dinner! 😋😍👌
Easy Vegan Pad Thai - Authentic Thai Style
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1. 200 gm Rice Noodles
- 2. 150 gm Fried Tofu, cubed
- 3. 1/2 cup Red Onion, sliced
- 4. 3-4 Green/ Spring Onions, chopped (bulbs and greens separated)
- 5. Roasted Peanuts, roughly crushed, divided
- 6. 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes, optional
- 7. 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 8. Salt to taste
- For the sauce:
- 1. 1/2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 2. 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 3. 1/2 tbsp Vinegar
- 4. 1/2 tbsp Tamarind Paste
- 5. 1 tbsp Palm Sugar/ alternately Brown Sugar
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a near boil. Remove from heat and add in the noodles and about 1 tsp of oil. Let it soak for about 5 mins until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Keep aside.
Next, prepare the sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and cohesive. Set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and green onion bulbs and stir-fry till translucent. Add in the red chili flakes, roasted peanuts and fried tofu cubes and stir-fry. Then pour the prepared sauce, mix well and let it cook covered for about a minute.
Add the rice noodles, a little at a time and mix well. Stir-fry and coat the noodles thoroughly in the sauces. If needed, sprinkle some water if the noodles are getting dry. Also adjust salt as needed.
Your authentic Thai style Vegan Pad Thai is ready to serve hot, garnished with cilantro and some more peanuts! Enjoy as you indulge in the flavors 🙂
Notes
You may make use of tongs while stir-frying the noodles for best results.
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