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Janelle Carss

Vegan Pad Thai

This 100% Vegan Pad Thai tastes authentically tangy and sweet without sacrificing any flavour! A 30-minute flavour bomb that tastes just a delicious as take out.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp tamarind purée*
  • 1 to 3 tbsp sriracha, depending on spice preference
  • cup veggie broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
Noodles & Veg
  • 1 block extra firm tofu (about 10 - 12 oz)
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp kala namak (black salt)
  • 10 oz dry rice noodles, brown or white
  • 2 large green onions, diced white & green parts separated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts plus more for garnish
Toppings
  • fresh lime juice
  • fresh chopped cilantro
  • chopped roasted peanuts
  • chopped green onion green parts

Method
 

  1. Bring medium pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions, drain, rinse and set  aside.
  2. In the meantime, heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat with ½  tbsp oil (or ¼ cup water) and crumble the tofu into the pan, then add the turmeric and stir well to combine. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer to a small bowl and stir in the black salt; set aside.
  3. Add an additional ¼ cup water or 1 tbsp oil into the pan, along with the garlic and white portions of the green onion. Saute for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the bell pepper and carrot to the pan and saute until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. While the veggies cook, whisk together in a small bowl the coconut sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, tamarind puree, sriracha, veggie broth and cornstarch until smooth and thick . Feel free to adjust the ingredient amounts according to your desired taste.
  5. Add the mixture to the sautéing veggies and simmer for 3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken. Add the noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, green parts of the green onions, and lime juice to the pan; stir everything well until evenly combined and warmed through.
  6. Divide the pad thai into large bowls and garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!
  7. Storage tips for meal prep: keep the pad thai separate from garnishes until ready to eat. Keep a jar of chopped peanuts handy, chop cilantro and keep in an airtight container in the fridge, and slice a couple limes into wedges and keep in a sealed container in the fridge.

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