# Tofu Pad Thai

Classic rice noodles with crispy tofu, egg, bean sprouts, and a tamarind-fish sauce or vegan equivalent.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/pad-thai-tofu
- Meal: Dinner
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Protein, Steady energy, Gut comfort
- Eating styles: Vegetarian, Vegan, High-protein, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

## Why It Fits

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.

## Ingredients

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

## Steps

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

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.