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pad thai with tofu

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

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

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

Ingredients For pad thai with tofu

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

How To Make pad thai with tofu

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

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