Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish that is known for its vibrant flavors and unique combination of textures. While traditionally made with chicken or shrimp, pad Thai can also be made with tofu, making it a delicious and protein-packed vegetarian option. If you're looking for the best recipe to cook pad Thai with tofu, you'll need to consider several factors, including the type of tofu you use, the sauce you make, and the vegetables you add.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
PAD THAI WITH TOFU
This is a favorite Thai dish that is light and combines sour, salt, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Provided by Van Dana
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Coat tofu with cornstarch in a bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; fry tofu until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Place noodles in a bowl and pour in enough boiling water to cover; soak until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Combine water, sriracha, soy sauce, sugar, tamarind concentrate, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir sauce until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu, noodles, and sliced onion; cook and stir until tofu is golden brown; about 3 minutes. Stir in sauce gradually until noodles are well-coated.
- Push noodle mixture to one side of the wok. Crack egg onto opposite side of wok; stir until beginning to set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir egg into noodles gently. Garnish with green onions, peanuts, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1579.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
TOFU PAD THAI
This Pad Thai recipe I find easy to make & extremely tasty. I have ulcerative colitis so I'm always trying to create of find low fiber recipes that won't hurt my stomach. I love Pad Thai but restaurant food is hard to digest. This tasted just as good as Pad Thai that we use to order at a restaurant in the neighborhood except it didn't hurt my stomach to eat it!
Provided by BunnyBot
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F Cut the tofu into thirds & lightly coat with 1 teaspoons peanut oil per tofu slice. Once done put tofu into oven until pieces are golden & sizzling. Once the tofu is done cut into small cubes.
- Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Once the noodles have cooked cool off with cold water, drain, & set aside.
- Shred carrots & dice green onions while noodles & tofu are cooking.
- Mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup & peanut butter. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoons oil in large wok. Add cooked noodles, green onions, bean sprouts, carrots & sauce mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
- Add tofu pieces and heat through. Garnish with peanuts or serve on the side as an option.
TOFU PAD THAI
A wonderful, lightly stir-fried pad Thai. After many revisions, this is what I finally came up with! Can be made will chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. Enjoy!
Provided by Debbie Yu
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Soak rice noodles in a bowl with enough hot water to cover until slightly softened, about 15 minutes; drain.
- Whisk vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and tamarind paste in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Mix paprika and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir eggs in the hot oil until lightly cooked. Transfer eggs to a bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir green onions and garlic together quickly, about 10 seconds.
- Stir tofu and paprika mixture into green onion mixture; toss to combine.
- Toss noodles with tofu mixture until mixed; pour vinegar mixture over noodles and toss to coat.
- Fold eggs and bean sprouts into noodles; cook and stir until sauce is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1790.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
PAD THAI
Steps:
- Place the tamarind paste in the boiling water and set aside while preparing the other ingredients.
- Combine the fish sauce, palm sugar, and rice wine vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Place the rice stick noodles in a mixing bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Once the other ingredients are measured out into separate bowls, drain the water from the noodles and set them aside. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch wide strips, similar to French fries.
- Press the tamarind paste through a fine mesh strainer and add to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Place a wok over high heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil. Heat until it shimmers, then add the tofu. Cook the tofu until golden brown, moving constantly, for no longer than 1 minute. Remove the tofu from the pan to a small bowl and set aside.
- If necessary, add some more peanut oil to the pan and heat until shimmering. Add 2/3 of the scallions and then the garlic, cook for 10 to 15 seconds. Add the eggs to the pan; once the eggs begin to set up, about 15 to 20 seconds, stir to scramble. Add the remaining ingredients in the following order and toss after each addition: noodles, sauce, cabbage, shrimp, and 2/3 of the bean sprouts and peanuts. Toss everything until heated through, but no longer than 1 to 2 minutes total. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with the remaining scallions, bean sprouts, and peanuts. Serve immediately with the ground chile peppers and lime wedges.
- Wrap the tofu firmly in a tea towel. Place the wrapped tofu into an 8-inch cake pan. Top with another cake pan and weigh down with a 5-pound weight. (Bags of dried beans or grains work well.) Place in refrigerator and press for 12 to 15 hours.
- Place pressed tofu in a 2-cup container. Combine soy sauce and five-spice powder and pour over tofu. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once. Remove the tofu from the marinade and use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.
VEGETABLE AND TOFU PAD THAI
Make this healthy version of the tasty Thai classic in less time than it takes to have it delivered. If you have fish sauce and aren't a strict vegetarian, substitute it for the soy sauce. It will give the dish deeper flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak noodles according to package instructions; drain. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, chili sauce, and brown sugar.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium-high, tilting to coat pan. Add eggs, swirl to coat bottom, and cook until just set, about 1 minute. Transfer eggs to a cutting board, loosely roll up, and cut crosswise into thin strips. Add 4 teaspoons oil to skillet and heat. Add tofu in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides, 7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to cutting board.
- Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, carrots, garlic, and scallion whites to skillet and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add lime-juice mixture and bring to a simmer. Add noodles and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add eggs and tofu and gently toss to combine. Season to taste with salt. Divide among 4 plates and top with peanuts, cilantro, and scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
PAD THAI WITH TOFU
A vegetarian version of a Thai take-out staple. Also quick to prepare, so good for a quick weeknight dinner.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To prepare sauce, in a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
- To prepare noodles, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, carrot, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes.
- Add sauce and tofu; cook 1 minute.
- Stir in coconut milk; cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in next 6 ingredients (lettuce through noodles); cook 1 minute.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 47.9, Sodium 855.1, Carbohydrate 69.6, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 12, Protein 21.2
VEGETABLE PAD THAI
Classic flavors of Thailand abound in this fragrant and flavorful dish featuring peanuts, tofu and noodles. New to tofu? It gives the entree its satisfying protein, for a delicious way to introduce it to your diet. -Sara Landry, Brookline, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and hot sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry tofu in 2 teaspoons oil until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry carrots and snow peas in remaining oil for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. 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.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
VEGAN PAD THAI
An easy, plant-based alternative to the classic pad Thai, this version combines tofu and asparagus with crispy beansprouts, onions, rice noodles and a zingy sauce. Serve with peanuts, coriander and lime wedges.
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the noodles following packet instructions. Mix the lime juice, tamarind and chilli sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan or wok and fry the tofu for 5-8 mins, until golden all over. Set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the asparagus until tender. Tip in the spring onions, beansprouts and garlic. Cook for 2 mins more. Stir in the drained noodles, sauce and some salt. Mix in the tofu and heat through. Serve with coriander, salted peanuts and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for at least 20 minutes before cooking. This will help them to soften and cook evenly.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the pad thai. This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the noodles and vegetables.
- Cook the noodles in batches if necessary. If you have a small skillet or wok, you may need to cook the noodles in batches to prevent them from sticking together.
- Add the vegetables to the skillet after the noodles have cooked. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
- Stir-fry the noodles and vegetables until they are evenly coated with the sauce. This will help to create a delicious and flavorful dish.
- Serve the pad thai immediately, garnished with peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
Pad Thai with Tofu is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its combination of rice noodles, vegetables, and tofu, this dish is a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins. The sweet and tangy sauce adds a delicious flavor to the dish, and the peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges add a refreshing touch. Whether you are a vegetarian or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tofu, Pad Thai with Tofu is a great option.
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