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Finished Tofu Pad Thai dish garnished with 2 lime wedges, cilantro, bean sprouts, sliced scallions and peanuts.
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5 from 1 vote

Tofu Pad Thai

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
It is so easy to make tofu Pad Thai at home! The sauce is the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and sour flavors. Combine with rice noodles, eggs, and veggies.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces dry flat rice noodles
  • 8 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 green onions, sliced into 1 inch length pieces
  • Toppings: fresh bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, crushed roasted peanuts

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Thai tamarind paste or concentrate (or rice vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons palm sugar, brown sugar, or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce , (optional. add more soy sauce instead if preferred)
  • (optional) 1 tablespoon peanut butter

Instructions 

  • Prepare the noodles. Follow package instructions and simmer or soak the noodles until soft and pliable. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce. Taste and adjust the ingredients to achieve the desired balance of flavors.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add tofu and cook for until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Add the peppers, bean sprouts, garlic, and green onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Move to the side of the pan, pour eggs and scramble until nearly cooked through.
  • Add the noodles, tofu, and the sauce.
  • Cook, tossing often with tongs, until the sauce is absorbed and noodles are well coated, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and top with any or all of these: green onion, cilantro, fresh bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, and lime juice.

Notes

  • Prep all the ingredients! Once you heat up the skillet, it's going to go fast so be sure to have everything near the stove.
  • Use a hot pan!
  • Add the bean sprouts and green onion at the beginning if you like them on the soft side. However, if you prefer them more crunchy then add towards the end with the noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
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