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Tofu Pad Thai

Name: Tofu Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 200g firm tofu, cubed; 150g flat rice noodles; 2 eggs (or 2 tbsp silken tofu for vegan); 100g bean sprouts; 3 scallions, sliced; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar; Peanuts, lime, chilli, coriander

Pad Thai is a genuinely popular dinner that delivers protein from both tofu and egg; tamarind gives the authentic sweet-sour balance that makes this feel like the real thing.

15 min prep · 10 min cook · 25 min in total · serves 2

What you need

200g firm tofu, cubed
150g flat rice noodles
2 eggs (or 2 tbsp silken tofu for vegan)
100g bean sprouts
3 scallions, sliced
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar
Peanuts, lime, chilli, coriander

What to do

1Soak noodles per packet; drain.
2Fry tofu until golden; remove.
3Add noodles; add sauce (tamarind, soy, sugar).
4Push to side; scramble eggs; combine.
5Add tofu and bean sprouts; toss.
6Serve with scallion, peanuts, lime, and chilli.

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