Who says vegetarian meals are bland? Try this tasty vegetarian pad thai recipe! It’s absolutely delicious and also good for vegans (just remove the eggs).
Ingredients
- 3 cups of flat rice noodles
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of red chili
- 2 shallots
- 1/4 cup of roasted peanut
- 2 blocks of tofu
- Peanut oil or any oil
- 2 cups of mongo sprouts
- Spring onion
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of fresh coriander, chopped
- 3 eggs beaten (optional if vegan)
Directions
Preparing the spices
1
Soak noodles in a large bowl of warm water until they soften for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well in a colander and set aside.
2
In a food processor, mix chili and garlic. Set aside.
3
In a frypan, add oil and fry beaten egg. Set aside.
4
In the same Pan, add the paste mixture and shallots. Cook until fragrant.
5
Add tofu, half of the nuts, half of the mongo sprouts and half of the spring onion.
6
Stir fry until well mixed. Add the noodles, soy sauce and the juice.
7
Toss until mixed. Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients.
8
Garnish with cilantro wedges, lime and the scrambled egg. Serve hot. Enjoy!
Serve hot with rice. Enjoy!
