If you're looking for a healthy and tasty meal, then this recipe for vegetable pad thai is perfect for you. This dish is a classic Thai recipe that is made with rice noodles, veggies, and a flavorful sauce. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables. Let's get started!
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup of bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions
Begin by soaking the rice noodles in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Once the noodles are soft, drain them and set aside.
Next, heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Then, add the sliced red bell pepper and yellow onion, and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Add the soaked rice noodles and bean sprouts to the pan, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the bean sprouts are slightly cooked. Then, pour the pad thai sauce over the noodles and vegetables, and stir-fry for another minute.
Pad Thai Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons of tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
To make the pad thai sauce, simply mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
Once the pad thai is done, transfer it to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
