Vegan Pad Thai Noodles
Vegan/Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles
Servings Prep Time
2people 25minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 1hour
Servings Prep Time
2people 25minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 1hour
Ingredients
Instructions
Fresh Pad Thai Noodle Dish
  1. Put the noodles in a glass bowl and add enough warm water to completely cover them. Let them soak and, as they start to soften, mix them gently with your hands to get them separated. Don’t let them get too soft. Drain some of the warm water away and add more during the soaking process. If you’re in a hurry you can boil them for a few minutes instead of soaking them, but take care not to overcook them – this is very important!
  2. While the noodles are soaking, drain the tofu and dry it with paper towels, then chop it into very small cubes. Add half a tablespoon of sesame or chili oil to a wok and heat it up, then you can add the tofu and cook it until golden. Push the tofu up the sides of the wok. Drain softened noodles and put them in a fine-mesh sieve to drain.
  3. Meanwhile, add the olive oil to the wok along with the remaining sesame or chili oil, and heat it up. Add the chili, sugar, turnip, garlic and minced shallot to the wok, and stir-fry it quickly, keeping the ingredients moving all the time with a wooden spoon or silicon spatula so nothing sticks or burns. When everything is soft, you can add some beansprouts (these are optional but very good in pad Thai) and cook for 2 minutes.
Finishing the dish
  1. Add the drained Pad Thai noodles to the wok and stir well, then add the Pad Thai sauce and vegan fish sauce or soy sauce, and stir well until everything is combined. You might not need all the sauce – it depends on the size of the jar, so use your judgment. Taste the dish to ensure the flavors (hot, sweet, sour and neutral) are well balanced. Add more sugar, fish sauce or soy sauce, or chili if need be.
  2. Now you can transfer the noodle mixture on to a warmed serving platter (or individual serving plates) then scatter the tofu on top. Now sprinkle over the lemongrass and peanuts, and the green chives or cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over everything, then serve your delicious vegan Pad Thai immediately, with hot sauce on the side.
  3. After about 8 to 10 minutes, the pasta should be done. Drain it and put it back in the pot to mix it with the pesto.
  4. Last but not least, pour a wonderful glass of wine and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

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