Grammy's Kitchen ยท Pad Thai ยท Noodle-Free Tofu Pad Thai

One of 35 pad thai recipes we measured

Noodle-Free Tofu Pad Thai

from minimalistbaker.com

It ranks #1 of 35 for brightness among the pad thai recipes we compared. 4 cooks on minimalistbaker.com rate it 5.0โ˜….

hands-on10m
waitingnone
makes2
each$1.07
kcal291
levelbeginner
Needs:chili_garlic_saucetamarind_pasteAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases

The formula

Every ingredient resolved to grams, expressed against the recipe's own base โ€” next to the median of all 35.

this recipe typical
fat0%12%
protein add0%200%
egg0%44%
aromatics0%42%
salt0%20%
acid0%3%
sweetener0%19%

Where it stands out

  • #1 of 35 for brightness
  • #1 of 35 for noodle texture
  • #1 of 35 for sauce cling

Adapts cleanly: dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free (documented swaps, applied on the dish page)

Ingredients

Weights computed by us.

1 Tbsp tamarind sauce
16 g1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((gluten-free as needed))
1 medium lime, juiced
3 g1 tsp Asian chili garlic sauce
1 g1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger*
20 g1 Tbsp agave or maple syrup ((or honey if not vegan))
305 g5 medium carrots ((washed and ribboned with vegetable peeler))
200 g1 medium zucchini ((washed and ribboned with vegetable peeler))
1/4 cup firm tofu ((drained, pressed and cubed))
Toppings: peanut sauce, sriracha, crushed peanuts, cilantro

Method: 3 steps, published by minimalistbaker.com โ€” open the original โ†— or use bake mode for a follow-along with a screen that stays on.

โ€œHi Dana, this was an amazing -- flavorful, fun and very filling. We made it two nights in a row! Yum. One of the nights, we sauteed the carrots/zucchini noodles slightly to warm and it turned out great as well. Thanks for another winner.โ€ โ€” a cook, 5.0โ˜…
โ€œHi, when I click the link to the peanut sauce it takes me to a roasted cauliflower page, can you post the peanut sauce recipe again. Great recipe by the way, super simple and super tasty! Thanks!โ€ โ€” a cook, 5.0โ˜…
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