Tofu Pad Thai Recipe
Get ready for something beyond just a meal with Tofu Pad Thai. Let the flavors of Thai cuisine liven up your kitchen and dig into a dish that's as healthy as it is tasty. Whether you're a pro chef or just exploring, this recipe will definitely make an impression. So don't hesitate. Crank up the heat, get your ingredients together, and brace yourself for a culinary escapade with Tofu Pad Thai!
Calories: 963kcal
Ingredients
- 5 ounces Thai rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 block firm tofu pressed and cubed
- 1 large egg lightly beaten (or 4 tablespoons of egg substitute)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup scallions sliced
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts crushed
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak the Thai rice noodles in warm water for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are soft but still firm to the touch. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, and dried chile flakes. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. This will be your flavor base.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and stir-fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced shallot and garlic, sautéing until they become fragrant and start to brown, about 1-2 minutes. Add the noodles and pad thai sauce, mix until well integrated.
- Push the noodles and aromatics, to one side of the skillet, and pour the beaten egg onto the other side. Let it sit for a few seconds and then scramble until just set.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, making sure the noodles are well coated with the scrambled egg and sauce.
- Add 1 cup of bean sprouts and scallions. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Transfer the Pad Thai to serving plates. Garnish with the remaining bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, sliced scallions, and lime wedges.
Notes
Garnish Options: Enhance your dish with additional toppings like chopped cilantro, more dried chili flakes for extra heat, or a splash of soy sauce for added depth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 963kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 3229mg | Potassium: 1328mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 713mg | Iron: 11mg