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Easy Vegan Pad Thai Recipe w/ Sauce - Choosing Chia

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This Tofu Pad Thai recipe is made with fresh simple ingredients and comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s a healthy  Thai noodle dish that is vegan-friendly and gluten-free. 
Pad Thai is a traditional stir-fried noodle dish served in Thailand. This dish features stir-fried rice noodles complemented by a choice of protein, such as tofu, shrimp, or chicken, all coated in a light and fresh Pad Thai sauce that is the perfect balance between sweet and tangy.
It’s commonly served as street food or in restaurants throughout Thailand. One of my favourite experiences was learning how to cook an authentic Pad Thai in Thailand.
To make this Tofu Pad Thai vegan-friendly it doesn’t use all the same ingredients as a traditional recipe. Here we’ll substitute fish sauce for soy sauce and omit the egg used in a traditional Pad Thai recipe. 
*The full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
Heat some oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Cut the tofu into cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. 
Add the garlic and garlic sprouts and mix together for one minute. Then add the rice noodles, soy sauce, coconut sugar and lime juice and mix. 
Slowly add some water, about 2 tablespoons at a time and continue to mix until the noodles are soft. Then add in the bean sprouts and mix again.
Serve immediately topped with some scallions and crushed peanuts on top.
Tofu Pad Thai can be served on its own or as a side with other Thai dishes. Here are some great options to serve with this Pad Thai:
Store leftovers of this Vegan Pad Thai in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave until warmed through or gently reheat in a skillet on the stovetop.
Is Pad Thai gluten-free? Yes! Traditionally Pad Thai is gluten-free. In this recipe as long as you use gluten-free soy sauce the Pad Thai will be gluten-free.  Is Pad Thai Vegan? Traditionally, Pad Thai is not vegan since it’s made using fish sauce, egg, and often times in Thailand even find dried shrimp. This recipe however is vegan-friendly!  What kind of noodles are best for Pad Thai? Flat dried rice noodles are best to use for Pad Thai. You can find these at most grocery stores or your local Asian supermarket.  Why do you soak Pad Thai noodles? Since Pad Thai noodles cook very fast, they are traditionally soaked in water for a few minutes to make them more pliable and then added directly to the stir fry pan. Since the noodles will cook more in the pan, you’ll end up with perfectly cooked noodles. If you boil the noodles before adding them to the pan, they can become overcooked and start sticking together.  Can I make Pad Thai ahead of time? While it’s best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the sauce and chop the vegetables in advance for quicker assembly when ready to cook.  Can I make Pad Thai without peanuts? Yes. Leave the peanuts out of this recipe for a peanut-free option.  
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				A simple Tofu Pad Thai recipe that is easy to make and takes less than 20 minutes!
			
		
	
			
	
			
	
			
	
			
			
			
				
Boil water and pour it into a large bowl. Add the rice noodles to the bowl of water and soak until tender, but not too soft. (they should still be slightly undercooked and have some firmness to them.) Drain and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan on medium-high heat then add the tofu and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Push the tofu to the side of the pan, turn the heat to medium and add the garlic noodles, garlic chives, soy sauce, coconut sugar and lime juice to the pan.
Slowly add some water to the pan, 1-2 tbsp at a time to prevent the noodles from sticking and allowing to cook fully through.
Turn the heat to low, add the bean sprouts and mix together.
Top with crushed peanuts and sliced scallions&nbsp;
			
		
	
	
			
	
	
	
			
			
			
				Pad Thai is best enjoyed immediately.&nbsp;
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
			
		
	
	
	
						
				
	
	
	
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This Tofu Pad Thai recipe is made with fresh simple ingredients and comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s a healthy  Thai noodle dish that is vegan-friendly and gluten-free. 
Pad Thai is a traditional stir-fried noodle dish served in Thailand. This dish features stir-fried rice noodles complemented by a choice of protein, such as tofu, shrimp, or chicken, all coated in a light and fresh Pad Thai sauce that is the perfect balance between sweet and tangy.
It’s commonly served as street food or in restaurants throughout Thailand. One of my favourite experiences was learning how to cook an...

Easy Vegan Pad Thai Recipe w/ Sauce - Choosing Chia

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