Vegetable Pad Thai

Vegetable Pad Thai

Thai-style rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, eggs, crisp vegetables, bean sprouts, and a tangy tamarind sauce, finished with peanuts, cilantro, and lime.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the rice noodles in the large bowl and cover them with very warm water. Soak until flexible but still slightly firm, then drain thoroughly.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Rice Noodle

    Cookware: colander, large bowl

  2. Step 2

    Whisk the tamarind puree, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and chili flakes until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 38.0 gr Brown Sugar, 2.0 gr Chili Flake, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce, 60.0 ml Tamarind Puree, 45.0 ml Water

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Heat the wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and tofu, then stir-fry until the tofu is golden on several sides.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Firm Tofu, 45.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  4. Step 4

    Add the garlic, carrot, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry over high heat until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Carrot, 12.0 gr Garlic, 150.0 gr Red Bell Pepper

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  5. Step 5

    Push the tofu and vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour the eggs into the open area and stir until softly set, then fold them into the vegetables.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Egg

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  6. Step 6

    Add the drained noodles and prepared sauce. Toss over high heat until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the sauce.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  7. Step 7

    Add the bean sprouts and scallions. Toss just until the sprouts are hot and slightly softened, then remove the wok from the heat.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 180.0 gr Bean Sprout, 60.0 gr Scallion

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  8. Step 8

    Top the pad Thai with the peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately with the lime wedges for squeezing over each portion.

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Cilantro, 2.0 piece Lime, 60.0 gr Peanut

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Wash produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days; reheat leftovers to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Raw eggs require thorough cooking.
  • Hot oil and steam can cause burns.
  • Bean sprouts can carry foodborne pathogens if insufficiently cooked.

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