Tofu Pad Thai
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Tofu Pad Thai
Description
Tofu Pad Thai combines soft rice noodles with lightly browned tofu and a sauce blending tamarind paste, peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha. The tofu is first cooked with minced garlic and ginger powder to develop flavor, followed by jalapeño and broccoli to add spice and freshness. The sauce is gradually absorbed by the noodles, allowing the dish to thicken and coat each component evenly. Peanuts sprinkled in contribute texture and nuttiness, complementing the sweet, tangy, and spicy profile. This dish highlights the balance of creamy peanut butter and tamarind's acidity for a layered taste experience.
Serve the tofu pad Thai immediately to preserve the texture of the noodles and broccoli, making it suitable for a satisfying main meal. It can be topped with bean sprouts, pickled radishes, lime wedges, extra peanuts, or cilantro to add fresh contrast.
To adjust the spice level, remove jalapeño seeds or omit them entirely. Offer additional sliced chilies or sriracha on the side for guests who prefer more heat.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rice noodles
- 2 Tablespoons tamarind paste
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tofu water pressed out, and diced, extra-firm, package
- ½ Tablespoon ginger powder
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 jalapeño diced (seeds removed if you don’t like spice)
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- ½ cup peanut
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Mix tamarind, veggie broth, soy sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, and peanut butter in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a non-stick pan or pan coated with cooking spray, add tofu, ginger powder, and garlic. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the tofu is lightly browned on each side.
- Add jalapeno and broccoli to the pan. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add noodles, peanuts, and ½ of the sauce to the pan. Continue to cook until sauce is absorbed.
- Slowly add more sauce until everything is completely coated and starts to thicken.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Top with bean sprouts, pickled radishes, lime wedges, extra chopped peanuts, or cilantro for varied textures and freshness.
- Control spice by removing jalapeño seeds or omitting jalapeños; offer extra chili or sriracha on the side for those wanting more heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 708kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 122g | 41% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1245mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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