Tofu Pad Thai with Vegetables

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 200 grams rice noodles
• 200 grams firm tofu
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 240 ml bean sprouts
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 30 ml fish sauce
• 30 ml brown sugar
• 30 ml dark soy sauce
• 15 ml hot chili paste
• 15 ml sesame oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 30 ml peanuts, roasted and chopped
• Sliced ​​lemon, to serve

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add the tofu and sauté until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes, ensuring even browning for a satisfying crunch.
3. Add onions and peppers, cooking until tender, about 3-4 minutes, until they soften and release their sweet aroma.
4. Add the rice noodles and mix well to coat with the oil and aromatics.
5. In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, brown sugar, dark soy sauce, and chili paste to create the sauce.
6. Pour the sauce over the noodles and cook, stirring frequently, until the ingredients are well combined and the noodles are heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Stir in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until egg strips form and are fully cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
8. Serve the Pad Thai decorated with bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, and lemon slices for a burst of freshness and crunch.