pad thai with tofu

Seattle, WA
Updated on Jul 1, 2016

A vegetarian version of a Thai take-out staple. Also quick to prepare, so good for a quick weeknight dinner.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek, or to taste (chili sauce found in asian section)
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • NOODLES
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sliced shiitakes
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, fresh
  • 1 cup sliced green onion tops (the green part)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 8 ounces rice stick noodles, cooked and drained
  • 4 - lime wedges

How To Make pad thai with tofu

  • Step 1
    To prepare sauce, in a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
  • Step 2
    To prepare noodles, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, carrot, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add sauce and tofu; cook 1 minute.
  • Step 4
    Stir in coconut milk; cook 2 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Stir in next 6 ingredients (lettuce through noodles); cook 1 minute.
  • Step 6
    Serve with lime wedges.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Thai
Method: Stove Top

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