Toronto Pad Thai

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Taken from a local chef in Toronto. You can get preserved tamarinds at a Chinese supermarket for a buck.

Submitted by FULLYRECLINED
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package pad thai rice noodles

  • ¼ cup tamarind paste

  • ⅓ cup boiling water

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal oelek)

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ pound firm tofu, drained and cubed

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • 3 cups bean sprouts

  • ½ cup coarsely ground peanuts

  • 5 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl, pour in enough very hot tap water to cover, and let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain the noodles, and set aside.

  2. Stir together the tamarind paste with boiling water in a bowl until well mixed, and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. Press the paste mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to strain, and discard any fibers or seeds. Combine the strained tamarind paste with the ketchup, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and chili paste in a bowl.

  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Cook and stir the garlic and tofu until the tofu begins to show brown edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the eggs, and scramble for 30 seconds, then add the noodles, tamarind mixture, and bean sprouts. Cook and stir until the noodles are separated, heated through, and covered with sauce, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts and sliced green onions.

25 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

450 Calories
22g Fat
53g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 712mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 404mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.