Pad Thai Sauce Recipe (Easy and Authentic)
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5
38 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
225 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Thai
Pad Thai Sauce Recipe (Easy and Authentic)
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This Pad Thai sauce blends palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and water into a balanced, tangy, and sweet mixture. Heating palm sugar until it caramelizes deepens the flavor before combining it with the other ingredients. This sauce forms the essential base for the classic Thai noodle dish.
Description
The process begins by warming palm sugar gently to dissolve and develop a golden caramel tone, which adds rich sweetness and depth. The fish sauce contributes savory umami and saltiness, while tamarind paste provides tartness and complexity. Adding water adjusts the consistency, allowing the sauce to coat noodles evenly.
The combined sauce is cooked briefly on low heat to meld the flavors, resulting in a harmonious balance of sweet, salty, and sour elements fundamental to traditional Pad Thai. This sauce can be prepared ahead and used fresh or refrigerated for convenience.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup or 3.5 oz palm sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Warm palm sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stir until it dissolves and starts to take on a golden caramel hue.
- Add fish sauce, tamarind paste, and water. Stir and allow it to cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and intensify.
Notes
- Gently heat the palm sugar to avoid burning and develop a mellow caramel flavor.
- Adjust the balance of fish sauce or tamarind paste to taste if desired.
- Use the nutrition card provided with the recipe for dietary information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
1518mg
(63%)
Potassium
203mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1518mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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