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Authentic Vegetable Pad Thai with Crispy Tofu

Authentic Vegetable Pad Thai with Crispy Tofu

Rice noodles stir-fried in sweet and sour tamarind sauce with golden crispy tofu cubes, bean sprouts, garlic chives, and crushed peanuts.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz flat rice noodles (soaked in warm water)
  • 7 oz extra firm tofu (pressed & cubed)
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste & 2 tbsp palm sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts & garlic chives
  • 1/4 cup roasted crushed peanuts & lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Fry tofu cubes in a wok with oil until golden and crispy; push to side.
  2. Add soaked rice noodles and tamarind-soy sauce mixture.
  3. Toss continuously on high heat for 3-4 minutes until noodles absorb sauce and become chewy.
  4. Toss in fresh bean sprouts and garlic chives for 30 seconds.
  5. Serve with crushed peanuts, chili flakes, and fresh lime wedges.
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👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. Fry tofu cubes in a wok with oil until golden and crispy; push to side.
  2. Add soaked rice noodles and tamarind-soy sauce mixture.
  3. Toss continuously on high heat for 3-4 minutes until noodles absorb sauce and become chewy.
  4. Toss in fresh bean sprouts and garlic chives for 30 seconds.
  5. Serve with crushed peanuts, chili flakes, and fresh lime wedges.

💡 Chef's Secret Cooking Tip

For maximum depth of flavor, allow aromatics to gently bloom before adding delicate proteins. Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.