Aussie Veggie Pad Thai (澳洲蔬菜泰式炒粉)

This Aussie Veggie Pad Thai recipe combines the flavors of Thailand with fresh Australian vegetables for a delicious and healthy dish.

Aussie Veggie Pad Thai (澳洲蔬菜泰式炒粉)

Ingredients

  • 200g rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 100g snow peas, trimmed
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles in hot water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the capsicum, carrot, and snow peas, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Push the vegetables to one side of the wok.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the wok and cook, stirring gently, until just set. Mix the eggs with the vegetables.
  5. Add the drained noodles to the wok, along with the soy sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  6. Divide the pad thai among serving plates, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and coriander. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Wok or large frying pan Cooking utensils Chopping board Knife

Tools

Stove Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Aussie Veggie Pad Thai with a side of fresh cucumber salad or steamed edamame for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add some chopped red chili or a dash of sriracha sauce to the pad thai before serving.

Cost

$15