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Vegan Pad Mee Korat

Vegan Pad Mee Korat

Thai
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16 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

16 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

400 kcalper person
Protein 15g
Carbs 58g
Fats 11g

About this dish

A fully plant-based Pad Mee Korat, golden pan-fried tofu tossed through rice noodles in a tangy fermented-soybean and tamarind sauce, finished with crispy shallots and peanuts.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya, Peanuts

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovesfinely chopped4
  • Beansprouts100 g
  • Chinese broccolisliced100 g
  • Limescut into wedges, to serve1

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofucut into 2cm cubes250 g

Tins & Jars

  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp

Dried Goods

  • Rice stick noodlessoaked until pliable300 g
  • Palm sugargrated20 g
  • Roasted peanutscrushed30 g
  • Crispy fried shallotsto serve15 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Chilli flakesto serve1 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Fermented soybean pastecrumbled15 g
  • Light soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Vegetarian oyster sauce1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oildivided3 tbsp

Utensils

  • Wok
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Tongs

Method

1

Heat half the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat and fry the tofu cubes for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden, then remove and set aside.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Heat the remaining oil in the wok and stir-fry the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 1 minute
3

Add the fermented soybean paste, tamarind paste, palm sugar, light soy sauce and vegetarian oyster sauce, and stir-fry for 2 minutes to combine.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Add the soaked noodles and toss for 4 minutes until coated in the sauce and tender.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Return the tofu to the wok with the beansprouts and Chinese broccoli, and toss for 2 minutes until just wilted.

Approx. 2 minutes
6

Transfer to plates, sprinkle with crushed peanuts, chilli flakes and crispy fried shallots, and serve with lime wedges.

Approx. 2 minutes