Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a stir-fried dish made with thin flat rice noodles and vegetables. It is a commonly served street food in Thailand.

INGREDIENTS

  • 100 grams pad Thai noodles 
  • 1 small onion, sliced 
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped 
  • Sliced vegetables of choice (mushroom, broccoli, red and yellow pepper) 
  • ½ cup diced tofu 
  • 2 tablespoons roughly crushed roasted peanuts 
  • 1 tablespoon soya sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
  • Lime wedges for serving 
  • Salt to taste 
  • 2 tablespoons oil 

METHOD

  • Boil the rice noodles as per the instructions on the packet. 
  • In a wok or non-stick pan, add the oil. 
  • Now add the onion and garlic followed by all the vegetables and tofu. 
  • Add the soya sauce. 
  • Now, add the boiled noodles and salt as needed and stir everything. 
  • Next, add the tamarind paste and brown sugar. 
  • Now add the sprouted beans and crushed peanuts and turn the heat off. 
  • Serve with lemon wedges. Some sprouts and crushed peanuts can be added on top as a garnish too. 

Warning: Ask a parent or adult to help with these recipes. 

Mayura Sidharth is a nutritionist, health coach and founder of The Tiny Tiffins. The Tiny Tiffins is a venture that aims to inculcate healthy eating habits in kids. You can reach her on Instagram and Facebook @thetinytiffins
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