Description
Light Thai Pad Thai is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the authentic taste of Thailand in your home kitchen. This refreshing version combines chewy rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and your choice of protein, all tossed in a tangy tamarind sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, this quick-to-prepare meal is not only delicious but also easy to customize according to your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup tofu (cubed) or 1 chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water until soft but slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- If using chicken, slice it thinly; if using tofu, press to remove moisture and cube.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the protein with vegetables for about 5 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk tamarind paste, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Pour over stir-fried ingredients and toss to coat.
- Add soaked noodles to the skillet and gently fold into the mixture until well combined.
- Remove from heat and top with crushed peanuts and additional cilantro if desired. Serve hot with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg