🥡 Spicy Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu
🍽 Servings: 4 | ⏱ Prep Time: 20 min | 🍳 Cook Time: 15 min
🛒 Ingredients
🍜 For the Noodles & Tofu:
- 8 oz rice noodles 🍜
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed & cubed 🍛
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for crispy tofu) 🌽
- 2 tbsp oil (avocado or sesame) 🛢️
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 small onion, sliced 🧅
- 1 cup bean sprouts 🌱
- ½ cup shredded carrots 🥕
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper (red or yellow) 🌶️
- 2 green onions, chopped 🌿
🔥 For the Spicy Pad Thai Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste 🍊
- 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
- 2 tbsp peanut butter 🥜
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave 🍯
- 1-2 tsp Mad Dog 357 Sriracha Hot Sauce 🔥 (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil 🌿
🍽️ Toppings:
- Chopped peanuts 🥜
- Fresh cilantro 🌿
- Lime wedges 🍋
- Extra Mad Dog 357 Sriracha Hot Sauce 🔥
👨🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Prepare the Noodles:
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. 🍜
- Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2️⃣ Make Crispy Tofu:
- Toss cubed tofu in cornstarch for extra crispiness. 🌽
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and fry tofu until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside. 🍛
3️⃣ Cook the Veggies:
- In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté garlic, onions, and bell peppers for 2 minutes. 🧄🧅🌶️
- Add carrots and bean sprouts, cooking for another 1-2 minutes. 🥕🌱
4️⃣ Make the Spicy Pad Thai Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, tamarind paste, lime juice, peanut butter, maple syrup, Mad Dog 357 Sriracha Hot Sauce, and sesame oil. 🥢🍋🔥🥜
5️⃣ Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked noodles and crispy tofu to the pan. 🍜🍛
- Pour in the spicy sauce, tossing everything together for 2-3 minutes until well coated. 🔥
6️⃣ Serve & Garnish:
- Plate the Pad Thai and top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. 🥜🌿
- Serve with lime wedges and extra Mad Dog 357 Sriracha for heat lovers. 🍋🔥
🔥 Warning: Mad Dog 357 Sriracha Hot Sauce is super spicy—use with caution! 🌶️🔥
💥 Enjoy your bold, plant-based Spicy Pad Thai! Let me know how it turns out! 😋🍜🔥
