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Vegetarian pad Thai

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A vegetarian adaptation of Thai stir-fried noodles with tofu, egg, tamarind and peanuts.

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Vegetarian pad Thai: A vegetarian adaptation of Thai stir-fried noodles with tofu, egg, tamarind and peanuts.
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⏱ 30 min🍽 2 servings📊 Easy🏷 Modern variant🌱 Vegetarian
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
10 min
Waiting and resting
0 min

History

Pad Thai combines rice noodles with sweet, sour and savory seasonings; this home version uses tofu and soy sauce.

Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the noodles according to the package and drain. Mix tamarind, sugar, soy sauce and 3 tablespoons water.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil and brown the tofu. Push aside, add the eggs and scramble until set.

  3. 3

    Add noodles and sauce. Stir-fry 2-4 minutes, adding water by the spoonful if needed, until tender.

  4. 4

    Add sprouts and scallions and cook until the sprouts are hot. Serve with peanuts and lime.

Cooking tips

  • Measure and prepare everything before heating the wok because cooking is quick.

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