Steak_lover01
Culinary Explorer
Hey everyone! Today, I'm thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite recipes: Vegetable Pad Thai. It's a dish that never fails to impress with its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and satisfying textures. Trust me, once you give this homemade Pad Thai a try, you'll be hooked!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1 package (12 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 2 cups fresh snow peas
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
Directions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and hot sauce until smooth; set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook and stir until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Cook and stir carrots and snow peas in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add eggs; cook and stir until set.
- Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir vinegar mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Add tofu, bean sprouts and onions; heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.