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Crispy Tofu Pad Thai
- Makes
- Servings: 2
- Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu (not silken)
- 5 ounces dried rice noodles (sticks), about 1/8-inch (3mm) wide
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce, regular (not vegetarian) or vegetarian , plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate, plus more to taste
- 2 to 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar, plus more to taste
- A pinch or two Thai or other chile flakes or chili powder, or a shot of Sriracha
- Vegetable, grapeseed or another neutral, high-heat cooking oil, plus more as needed
- 1 small shallot, chopped (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet preserved radish, grated or minced
- 2 handfuls (about 1 cup, although it’s awkward to measure in cups) bean sprouts, plus more for garnish
- 1 large egg
- 4 garlic chives, or the green parts of 8 scallions or spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces, divided
- Additional Thai or other chile flakes or chili powder
- Remaining garlic chives and bean sprouts
- 2 large lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts, salted or unsalted
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