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