Vegan Pad Thai is a quick to make Asian-style Dinner in under 20 mins. Totally customisable with protein of choice, it is a delicious meal that your family will surely love.
Why Pad Thai ?
Pad Thai is a crowd favourite and sooo customisable too with protein options. We love Asian food at home, especially on weekends or lazy Sundays, and this is a kids’ favourite too, so documenting it here was paramount.
Of course, there are a zillion add-ons to this, with sauteed Tofu that can be added for protein. We kept this quick, simple and kid-friendly too. In recent times, I have had the best Vegan Pad Thai at Hyatt Place, Kochi (Cochin, India) and the memory of their Som Tam Noodles (Raw Papaya Salad) still tickles my tastebuds. That Som Tam is coming up soon enough 🙂
Thai cuisine is so loved at home with Thai Mango Yellow Curry being a hot favourite followed by Thai Coconut SoupMostly made with Flat noodles, I made with flat Rice Noodles for a Gluten Free version. I have had this with Udon Noodles too, but I prefer a quick stir fry with Udon noodles.
5 reasons to to make this quick Pad Thai :
- Ridiculously easy and quick to prep.
- End to end takes 20 mins max.
- Customisable with gluten free + vegan options too.
- A good sauce can make or break the dish (recipe below), make Sure to get that right
- Addition of protein is optional, but it helps balance the macros. If not keen on tofu that is usually added, sub with paneer (cottage Cheese, if not vegan) or mushrooms.
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Prep time – 15 mins, Cook time – 15 mins, Serves – 3
What you need to make Vegan Pad Thai
Cuisine – Asian Veg; Course – Mains ; Spice level – Medium
- 100g Rice Noodles (preferred flat type)
- 2 TBSP sesame oil
- 1 Onion (sliced, medium)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1/2 cup veggies of choice (one can use French beans, carrots, broccoli, bok choy)
- 2 tsp Peanuts (roasted, and slightly crushed)
- 1 tsp Spring Onion Greens
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges, to serve)
- 1 tsp Roasted Sesame seeds
Secret Sauce :
- 2 TBSP Soya Sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 TBSP Maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha / Hot sauce
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
PIN FOR LATER
How to make Vegan Pad Thai:
- Cook Noodles according to packet instructions. Drain
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce mentioned above and keep aside.
- In a pan /wok, heat sesame oil. Saute onions, garlic, ginger on high heat.
- Now add the blanched veggies of your choice.
- Now add the sauce and drained noodles
- Finish with Spring Onion Greens and a dash of lemon
- Top with crushed roasted peanuts, roasted sesame and serve immediately.
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Vegan Pad Thai | Gluten Free, Vegan | 30 min Easy Dinner Recipes
Equipment
- Wok
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 100 g Rice Noodles preferred flat type
- 2 TBSP sesame oil
- 1 Onion sliced, medium
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger minced
- 1/4 cup veggies of choice one can use French beans, carrots, broccoli, bok choy
- 2 tsp Peanuts roasted, and slightly crushed
- 1 tsp Spring Onion Greens
- 1 lemon cut into wedges, to serve
- 1 tsp Roasted Sesame seeds
Sauce
- 2 TBSP Soya Sauce low sodium
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 TBSP Maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha / Hot sauce
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook Noodles according to packet instructions. Drain
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce mentioned above and keep aside.
- In a pan /wok, heat sesame oil. Saute onions, garlic, ginger on high heat.
- Now add the blanched veggies of your choice.
- Now add the sauce and drained noodles
- Finish with Spring Onion Greens and a dash of lemon
- Top with crushed roasted peanuts , sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Notes
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- Ridiculously easy and quick to prep.
- End to end takes 20 mins max.
- Customisable with gluten free + vegan options too.
- A good sauce can make or break the dish (recipe below), make Sure to get that right
- Addition of protein is optional, but it helps balance the macros. If not keen on tofu that is usually added, sub with paneer (cottage Cheese, if not vegan) or mushrooms.
Hot off my stove this is the best Pad Thai I have ever had. The balance of the sauces hit the right notes.
Thanks much for trying this, Seema
looks pretty nice
looks prettty good!!!
Thank you..
V would love to have this made at home. Now that he is experimenting with cooking, I will show him this recipe of pad Thai and enjoy some myself too 😋😉
Awesome. Do try it when possible and enzaay
My experience of Thai food was a disaster when I visited Thailand as even though I reminded them that I am a vegetarian, the sauces contained either fish or shrimp! It was when I went to a vegan restaurant in Bangkok that my faith in the cuisine was restored. I like your ridiculously easy vegan pad thai recipe. A huge fan of flat or udon noodles. Will be trying this recipe as soon as I get home from my travels.
That must have been quite a scare, Mayuri- I had a similar experience with fish oil (for a veg meal) in Bangkok and was quite wary of any veg food thereafter. This is a really easy and quick recipe – Do try it when possible.
The pad thai looks tasty and easy to prepare. My children are a big fan of noodles and will be happy with this recipe of yours Kalyani. Bookmarked.
Thanks Jayashree, yes it super easy and quick to make too – Do make it and enjoy
We love Pad Thai, and your secret sauce recipe is spot on. Pad this is my go-to order when we visit a Thai restaurant did not think it was so simple. I will make some.
Thank you,Archana. Do try it when possible