Vegetarian Pad Thai

Thermomix recipe: Vegetarian Pad Thai. Ready in 45 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 200 g dried flat rice noodles
• 200 g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (plus extra for tofu if pan-frying)
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 shallots, peeled
• 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 1 carrot, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
• 100 g bean sprouts
• 3 spring onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
• 50 g roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• Fresh coriander, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving
• For the Pad Thai Sauce:
• 60 g tamarind paste
• 50 g palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 40 g soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 30 g water

Instructions

1. Place dried rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 15-20 minutes, or until pliable but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
2. Press the firm tofu to remove excess water, then cut into 1.5 cm cubes. For crispy tofu, pan-fry or air-fry until golden brown and set aside. Alternatively, you can sauté it in the Thermomix later.
3. Add garlic and shallots to the clean Thermomix bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil to the bowl. Sauté 3 min / 120°C / Speed 1. Place simmering basket on lid instead of measuring cup to prevent splatter.
5. Add tamarind paste, palm sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to the bowl. Cook 5 min / 95°C / Speed 2 (Reverse). Place simmering basket on lid.
6. Add sliced red bell pepper and carrot to the bowl. Cook 5 min / 100°C / Speed 2 (Reverse). Place simmering basket on lid.
7. Pause, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Check thickness and adjust liquid if needed (add 1-2 tbsp water if too thick).
8. Add the drained rice noodles, bean sprouts, and pre-cooked tofu (if using the external method) to the bowl. Cook 3 min / 90°C / Speed 2 (Reverse). Place simmering basket on lid.
9. Add spring onions and half of the chopped peanuts to the bowl. Gently mix 1 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse) to combine and warm through.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh coriander, the remaining chopped peanuts, and lime wedges.

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