Toronto Pad Thai

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Toronto Pad Thai
60 min.
6
424kcal

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Craving Pad Thai with a Toronto twist? Look no further! This vegetarian and dairy-free Toronto Pad Thai recipe delivers authentic flavors in just under an hour. Imagine sinking your fork into perfectly coated rice noodles, studded with crispy tofu, crunchy bean sprouts, and a generous sprinkle of peanuts. The tangy tamarind sauce, brightened by lime and deepened with ketchup, creates a uniquely delicious experience you won't find anywhere else.

Forget the takeout! This recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home. We've streamlined the process to ensure even novice cooks can achieve restaurant-quality results. The secret? A vibrant sauce that balances sweet, sour, and spicy notes, a hallmark of great Pad Thai.

This recipe isn't just about satisfying your cravings; it's also a relatively light and healthy option. With around 424 calories per serving, and a good balance of protein, fats, and carbs, it's a guilt-free way to enjoy a classic Asian-inspired dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a satisfying lunch, or even a fun cooking project with friends, this Toronto Pad Thai is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. Get ready for a flavour explosion!

Ingredients

  • cups bean sprouts 
  • tablespoon chili paste depending on your taste pref (sambal oelek)
  •  eggs beaten
  • cloves garlic minced
  •  green onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup coarsely ground peanuts 
  •  juice of lime juiced
  • 0.3 cup catsup 
  • ounce pad thai rice noodles 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 0.3 cup tamarind paste 
  • 0.5 pound spicy tofu firm cubed drained
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water boiling
  • tablespoon sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sieve
  • wok

Directions

  1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl, pour in enough very hot tap water to cover, and let them soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Drain the noodles, and set aside.
  3. Stir together the tamarind paste with boiling water in a bowl until well mixed, and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. Press the paste mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to strain, and discard any fibers or seeds.
  4. Combine the strained tamarind paste with the ketchup, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and chili paste in a bowl.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Cook and stir the garlic and tofu until the tofu begins to show brown edges, 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Pour in the eggs, and scramble for 30 seconds, then add the noodles, tamarind mixture, and bean sprouts. Cook and stir until the noodles are separated, heated through, and covered with sauce, about 5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with peanuts and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories424kcal
Protein13.57%
Fat41.31%
Carbs45.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.89
Glycemic Load
21.8
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.273043477017%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:423.88kcal
21.19%
Fat:19.98g
30.74%
Saturated Fat:3.53g
22.05%
Carbohydrates:49.09g
16.36%
Net Carbohydrates:45.36g
16.5%
Sugar:9.25g
10.28%
Cholesterol:109.12mg
36.37%
Sodium:716.03mg
31.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.76g
29.53%
Vitamin K:55.23µg
52.6%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.5%
Selenium:16.57µg
23.68%
Phosphorus:221.46mg
22.15%
Folate:86.8µg
21.7%
Vitamin C:13.54mg
16.41%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.1%
Vitamin B3:3.15mg
15.78%
Iron:2.79mg
15.52%
Fiber:3.72g
14.89%
Copper:0.29mg
14.73%
Magnesium:55.23mg
13.81%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.83%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.3%
Calcium:111.21mg
11.12%
Potassium:357.63mg
10.22%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.62%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.93%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.48%
Vitamin A:332.35IU
6.65%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.35%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.91%
Source:Allrecipes