Best 5 Vegetarian Phad Thai Recipes

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Let's voyage into the realm of culinary creativity and embark on a journey of flavors with our exploration of the delectable vegetarian pad thai. This savory stir-fried noodle dish, a symphony of textures and aromas, originates from the bustling streets of Thailand, capturing the essence of balance and harmony. Join us as we uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect vegetarian pad thai, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Thailand's vibrant street-food culture. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, where the dance of vegetables, noodles, and tangy sauce will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN PAD THAI



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No meat? No problem! This recipe hits all the sweet, sour and umami notes of the classic dish. It also comes together very quickly once you get the heat going. As such, be sure to have all your ingredients cut and measured and your sauce mixed before you start cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 ounces flat rice stick noodles (linguine size)
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind paste or tamarind concentrate (see Cook's Note)
1 to 3 tablespoons sriracha (depending on desired heat level)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (1-by-1/2-inch cubes)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup mung bean sprouts
3 thin scallions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For the noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • For the sauce: Stir together the brown sugar, tamarind, sriracha, lime juice and soy sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
  • For the stir fry: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Push the tofu and shallots to the side, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet.
  • Add the beaten egg to the middle of the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and chopping to break it up, until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Add the peppers and cook just to soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, bean sprouts, scallions and sauce to the skillet. Combine the tofu and egg into the ingredients and stir-fry, coating the ingredients with the sauce, and simmer to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pile the stir fry onto a serving plate and top with the peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

VEGETARIAN PAD THAI



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This is a simple pad thai loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It's quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. -Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
4 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups bean sprouts
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse well and drain again. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and lime juice., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry carrots and pepper until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from pan., Reduce heat to medium. Pour eggs into same pan; cook and stir until no liquid egg remains. Stir in carrot mixture, noodles and sauce mixture; heat through. Add bean sprouts; toss to combine. Top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

VEGETARIAN PHAD THAI



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This recipe is the closest I've come to imitating the heavenly Phad Thai I had in London. It's a little sweeter than the Phad Thai dishes I've tried in the U.S. Raw cabbage and/or carrots may also be served on the side.

Provided by SKLIMCZAK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried rice noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 ½ cups peanut butter
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 cup milk
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
cayenne pepper to taste
1 pound mung bean sprouts
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Submerge the rice noodles in a large bowl of hot water for about an hour.
  • Pour 1/2 tablespoon of oil into a large skillet, and add eggs. Scramble into medium-sized pieces, and transfer to plate. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, mix together peanut oil, peanut butter, water, soy sauce, milk, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Season with garlic powder and paprika. Heat until sauce is smooth. Season liberally with cayenne pepper.
  • Drain noodles; noodles should be very flexible, but still relatively firm. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large saucepan or wok. Cook noodles in oil, stirring constantly, until they are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in peanut sauce, sprouts, carrots, scallions, ground peanuts, and the scrambled eggs. Continue to cook over low heat until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.4 calories, Carbohydrate 103.6 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 998.8 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

VEGETARIAN PAD THAI



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Skip takeout and make a delicious vegetarian or vegan pad thai at home. The simple stir-fry recipe uses a homemade pad thai sauce and adds bok choy.

Provided by Darlene Schmidt

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch     Side Dish

Time 31m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

8-ounces dried rice noodles (pad thai noodles, linguini-width, or enough for 2 people)
For the Pad Thai Sauce:
3 tablespoons brown sugar (or more to attain sweet-sour balance)
1/4 cup vegetable stock (or faux chicken stock)
3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (or wheat-free soy sauce)
3/4 tablespoon tamarind paste (to taste)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chile sauce (to taste, or 1/8 to 3/4 teaspoon chile flakes)
For the Stir-Fry:
3 to 4 tablespoons oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons onion (diced)
3 to 4 heads baby bok choy or 1 regular bok choy cut into large dice
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable stock (or white wine)
1 to 2 eggs (or 1/2 cup soft tofu)
2 to 3 cups bean sprouts
2 green onions (sliced)
1/4 cup peanuts (or cashews; chopped unsalted, dry-roasted; divided)
Garnish: 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
Garnish: 2 wedges lime (plus more to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring a pot of water to boil over high heat. Dunk in rice noodles and stir with a fork to separate.
  • Cook 4 to 6 minutes, just until noodles are limp but still too firm to eat (a little firmer than al dente ). Then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine the pad thai sauce ingredients in a cup, stirring well to dissolve sugar and tamarind. Note that this sauce should have a very strong-tasting flavor: sour-sweet first, followed by salty and spicy. Add more sugar if too sour. Set aside.
  • Warm a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the oil plus garlic and onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute to release the fragrance.
  • Add bok choy plus enough stock or white wine to keep ingredients frying nicely. Stir-fry 2 minutes, or until bok choy is bright green and slightly softened.
  • Push the ingredients aside and add 1/2 tablespoon more of the oil to the center of the wok/pan. Add the egg (if using-don't add the alternative soft tofu quite yet) and stir-fry briefly to scramble.
  • If the pan is dry, push the ingredients aside and add a little more of the oil to the middle. Add the drained noodles and 1/3 of the pad thai sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 1 to 2 minutes using 2 utensils and a gently tossing motion (like tossing a salad).
  • Keep the heat between medium-high and high, reducing if noodles begin to stick or burn. Continue adding sauce and stir-frying for 3 to 6 more minutes, or until all sauce is added and noodles are soft but still chewy and deliciously sticky. If using soft tofu, add it with the last of the sauce; it will break up and be distributed throughout the dish, just as the egg would.
  • Switch off the heat and add bean sprouts, green onions, and 3/4 of the nuts. Toss and taste test, adding more soy sauce for more salt/flavor. If too salty or sweet for your taste, add a good squeeze of lime juice. If too sour, add a little more sugar.
  • To serve, scoop noodles onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts and fresh cilantro. Add wedges of fresh-cut lime on the side to be squeezed over just before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1010 kcal, Carbohydrate 133 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 2095 mg, Sugar 28 g, Fat 42 g, ServingSize 2 portions (2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VEGETARIAN PAD THAI



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This vegetarian pad Thai recipe gets its tangy-sweet flavor and flush of heat from a sauce of tamarind pulp, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces dried flat rice noodles (¼ inch wide; sometimes called pad Thai or banh pho)
3 tablespoons tamarind (from a pliable block)
1 cup boiling-hot water
½ cup light soy sauce
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 bunch scallions
4 large shallots
1 (14- to 16-ounce) package firm tofu
1½ cups peanut or vegetable oil
6 large eggs
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups bean sprouts (¼ pound)
½ cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, Sriracha (for serving)
Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer; a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok

Steps:

  • Soak noodles in a large bowl of warm water until softened, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain well in a colander and cover with a dampened paper towel.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce by soaking tamarind pulp in boiling-hot water in a small bowl, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Force mixture through a sieve into a bowl, discarding seeds and fibers. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Cut scallions into 2-inch pieces. Halve pale green and white parts lengthwise.
  • Cut shallots crosswise into very thin slices with slicer.
  • Rinse tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes and pat very dry.
  • Heat oil in wok over medium heat until hot, then fry half of shallots over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Carefully strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl. Reserve shallot oil and spread fried shallots on paper towels. (Shallots will crisp as they cool.) Wipe wok clean.
  • Reheat shallot oil in wok over high heat until hot. Fry tofu in 1 layer, gently turning occasionally, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer tofu to paper towels using a slotted spoon. Pour off frying oil and reserve.
  • Lightly beat eggs with ¼ teaspoon salt. Heat 2 tablespoons shallot oil in wok over high heat until it shimmers. Add eggs and swirl to coat side of wok, then cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until cooked through. Break into chunks with spatula and transfer to a plate.
  • Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly. Pour in 6 tablespoons shallot oil, then swirl to coat side of wok. Stir-fry scallions, garlic, and remaining uncooked shallots until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add noodles and stir-fry over medium heat (use 2 spatulas if necessary) 3 minutes. Add tofu, bean sprouts, and 1½ cups sauce and simmer, turning noodles over to absorb sauce evenly, until noodles are tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in additional sauce if desired, then stir in eggs and transfer to a large shallow serving dish.
  • Sprinkle pad Thai with peanuts and fried shallots and serve with lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, and Sriracha.

Tips:

  • Use wide rice noodles. These noodles are flat and have a slightly chewy texture that holds up well to the sauce.
  • Soak the noodles before cooking. This will help them to soften and cook evenly.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet. This will help to prevent the noodles from sticking.
  • Cook the noodles in batches. This will prevent them from overcrowding the pan and sticking together.
  • Add the sauce to the noodles while they are still hot. This will help the sauce to coat the noodles evenly.
  • Garnish the pad thai with fresh herbs, peanuts, and lime wedges. This will add flavor and color to the dish.

Conclusion:

Pad thai is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With its sweet, sour, and savory flavors, pad thai is a surefire hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pad thai a try!

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