Tofu Pad Thai

Name: Tofu Pad Thai
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Sesame oil (If avoiding oil, omit and use a nonstick pan); 1 cup Extra firm tofu (Cubed); 2 Thai red chilies ((Fresh or dried), chopped OR 1/2 tsp chili flakes. Optional); 2 Cloves garlic (Minced); 2 tbsp Coconut aminos (Or tamari); 1 cup Bean sprouts; 1 cup Green onions (Chopped); 1/3 cup Roasted salted peanuts (Chopped); 1 1/2 tsp Tamarind paste/concentrate (Or sub additional 1 Tbsp / 15 ml lime juice); 1/3 cup Coconut aminos (Or sub half the amount with tamari or soy sauce and work your way up as it’s saltier); 3 1/2 tbsp Coconut sugar; 1 1/2 tsp Chili garlic sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp Lime juice; 1-2 tsp Vegetarian fish sauce (Optional); 8 oz Pad thai rice noodles; Lime wedges; Bean sprouts; Peanut sauce; Shredded carrot; Cilantro; Sriracha; Garlic chili sauce

Tofu Pad Thai

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Course: Mains

Ingredients

Stir fry

1 tbsp Sesame oil If avoiding oil, omit and use a nonstick pan
1 cup Extra firm tofu Cubed
2 Thai red chilies (Fresh or dried), chopped OR 1/2 tsp chili flakes. Optional
2 Cloves garlic Minced
2 tbsp Coconut aminos Or tamari
1 cup Bean sprouts
1 cup Green onions Chopped
1/3 cup Roasted salted peanuts Chopped

Sauce

1 1/2 tsp Tamarind paste/concentrate Or sub additional 1 Tbsp / 15 ml lime juice
1/3 cup Coconut aminos Or sub half the amount with tamari or soy sauce and work your way up as it’s saltier
3 1/2 tbsp Coconut sugar
1 1/2 tsp Chili garlic sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Lime juice
1-2 tsp Vegetarian fish sauce Optional

Noodles

8 oz Pad thai rice noodles

For serving (optional)

Lime wedges
Bean sprouts
Peanut sauce
Shredded carrot
Cilantro
Sriracha
Garlic chili sauce

Instructions

To a small saucepan, add tamarind, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, and vegetarian fish sauce (optional) and heat over medium heat until just simmering. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally, then turn off heat. Set aside.
Ensure all stir fry ingredients are prepped, including cubed (briefly pressed) tofu, chopped green onions, minced garlic, bean sprouts, and chopped peanuts. If serving with peanut sauce (optional), prepare at this time.
Add Pad Thai noodles to a large bowl and cover with just boiling water. Stir and cover and cook according to package instructions (usually about 5-6 minutes or until al dente).
Drain noodles and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Heat a large-rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil and tofu and sauté for about 4 minutes, turning occasionally so it browns on all sides. Add red pepper flakes or Thai chilies, garlic, and coconut aminos (be careful, as the coconut aminos can splatter). Toss gently to combine until garlic is just slightly browned.
Add noodles, Pad Thai sauce, bean sprouts, green onions, and peanuts and cook over medium-high heat, tossing occasionally (tongs are most useful) for about 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has coated everything and the dish is hot.
To serve, plate with additional garnishes such as lime wedges, bean sprouts, peanut sauce, shredded carrot, cilantro, and sriracha or chili garlic sauce (all optional).
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 3-4 days.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 3-4 days.

Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker

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