Vegetarian Pad Thai
- 1 block (about 12-14 Oz. Box) Extra-firm Tofu, Pressed And Cut Into 1/2" Cubes
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoons Grated Ginger
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoons Grated Ginger
- 13 cups Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Hot Water
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced Or Grated
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Paste, Or More To Taste
- 1 pound Rice Noodles
- 2 whole Eggs
- 3 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 pound Chopped Veggies (sprouts, Carrots, Leek, White Cabbage, Etc.)
- 2 whole Scallions, Sliced For Garnish
- Roasted Peanuts, For Garnish
- Begin to cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Do not overcook!
- Meanwhile, prepare the tofu.
- Stir together the 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger in a medium bowl.
- Add the cubes of tofu and toss gently to coat.
- Spread the tofu across a greased baking sheet in one layer.
- Place it under a broiler for 5 minutes.
- Flip the tofu and broil for another 5 minutes until light brown and crispy.
- Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
- When the noodles are cooked, rinse and drain them.
- Set aside.
- Put a large wok over medium heat.
- Whisk the eggs and milk together and scramble the mixture.
- Transfer it to a small plate on the side.
- Pour a bit of vegetable oil in the wok, and stir-fry the veggies until crisp-tender.
- Make a well in the middle of the veggies and add the sauce.
- Stir until the peanut butter melts.
- Dump in the noodles, eggs and broiled tofu.
- Carefully toss to coat everything evenly.
- Turn the heat up a bit to let it warm through and get a little crispy.
- Garnish with sliced scallions and peanuts.
- Serves 6-8.
- (Recipe adapted from Tofu 1-2-3.)
soy sauce, ginger, soy sauce, ginger, butter, maple syrup, rice vinegar, water, sesame seeds, clove garlic, red chili paste, noodles, eggs, milk, sprouts, scallions, peanuts
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/vegetarian-pad-thai/ (may not work)