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pad thai noodles served in a skillet

Vegetarian Pad Thai

The world's best and only vegetarian Pad Thai recipe you have to know! Pad Thai Noodles with fried eggs, umami sauce, and peanut sprinkle!
Author : Aline Cueni
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Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :10 minutes
Total Time :25 minutes
Servings : 2
Calories : 669kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) rice noodles
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) firm tofu in cubes
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 eggs use organic eggs whenever possible
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 scallion only green part, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup (30 g) unsalted peanuts chopped
  • lime wedges & red pepper flakes for serving
  • more bean sprouts for serving optional

Sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Soak rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and wash under running cold water. How I soak them: Place rice noodles in a deep dish, pour over with boiling water, let them soak for 8-10 minutes (check what the label says), drain, wash with cold water, and let the excess water drain over a sieve. Keep in mind that the cooking time/method can vary between brands.
  • Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Cooking

  • Heat a large skillet or wok with 1 tbsp of oil. Add tofu, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add in noodles and sauce, cook until almost all liquid is absorbed. Transfer into a bowl.
  • Add 1 tbsp of oil and the eggs into the same skillet. Scramble slightly and let them cook until almost through (approx. 3-5 minutes). Add back in the bowl with noodles, bean sprouts, and scallion. Toss vigorously and let it cook for another few minutes until the bean sprouts and scallions are soft.
  • Serve in bowls. Decorate with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, red chili flakes, and more bean sprouts (optional).

Notes

Tamarind Paste: Is an essential ingredient for authentic Pad Thai. Don't skip! You can buy it online, in every Asian market, or at the Asian aisle in major supermarkets.
Vegan: Skip the eggs!
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce, also known as Tamari. All other ingredients are gluten-free.
Leftovers can be stored for up to two days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1692mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 4mg