Pad Thai Khua

Pad Thai Khua is a flavorful, stir-fried Thai noodle dish featuring a unique blend of spices and fresh ingredients. This dairy-free version is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it a perfect lunch option.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green onions - 3, chopped
• Tofu - 200 grams, firm, cubed
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Tamarind paste - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Crushed peanuts - 2 tablespoons, for garnish

Steps

1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 10-15 minutes or until softened, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced shallots, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the cubed tofu to the pan and cook until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Add the soaked rice noodles to the pan along with the soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and chili powder. Toss everything together and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well coated.
6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and cilantro.
7. Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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