Vegetarian pad Thai

Author: Author unknown

Photographer: André Martin

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins , plus 30 mins marinating

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce
1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
450g firm tofu, cut in cubes
¼ cup) salt-reduced soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon castor sugar
200g dried flat rice noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (such as canola)
1 onion, cut in thin wedges
1 long red chilli, deseeded, cut in thin strips
1 red capsicum, halved, thinly sliced
1 ¼ cups bean sprouts, trimmed
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriandercilantroX
¼ cup crushed unsalted peanuts, to serve
lime wedges, to serve

Instructions

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1 To make marinade, combine first measure of soy sauce, kecap manis, garlic and ginger in a small bowl. Place tofu in a shallow, non-metallic dish and pour marinade over. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2 Place second measure of soy sauce, lime juice and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.

3 Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover and stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

4 Heat half the oil in a wok over a high heat. With a slotted spoon add tofu in batches and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from wok and set aside.

5 Add the remaining oil to wok with onion and chilli and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and sprouts. Stir-fry for 1 more minute.

6 Add the reserved noodles, lime juice mixture, chives and coriander to wok and toss gently over a high heat for 2 minutes or until noodles are coated in sauce and heated through. Return tofu to wok and cook for 1 more minute.

7 Serve immediately sprinkled with peanuts and lime wedges.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free soy sauce, kecap manis and tofu.

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Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 476 cal

Kilojoules 1990 kJ

Protein 24 g

Total fat 18 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 55 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 550 mg

Calcium 260 mg

Iron 7 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.