Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs. tamarind paste
  • 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs. palm sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs. nutritional yeast, optional
  • 1 tsp. chile-garlic sauce, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
  • 18 tsp. ground white pepper or ground black pepper
  • 4 oz. rice noodles
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts
  • 1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. grapeseed oil, divided
  • 2 oz. extra-firm tofu, drained and diced, optional
  • 8 green onions, chopped (1 cup), divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
  • 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted and salted cashews
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

Method

  • To make Sauce: Combine all ingredients and 1/2 cup water in small bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • To make Pad Thai: Place rice noodles in large bowl, cover with at least 2 inches very hot water, and let stand 8 minutes to soften.
  • Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  • Pulse Brussels sprouts in food processor until coarsely chopped.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat 1 Tbs.
  • oil in large skillet or wok over high heat until oil shimmers.
  • Add tofu, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Add Brussels sprouts, 1/2 cup green onions, garlic, and ginger to pan, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Push vegetables to side of pan.
  • Add eggs, and scramble until dry, pushing eggs into vegetable mixture once cooked.
  • Add drained noodles and half of Sauce to pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated, tossing with two spatulas.
  • Add half of remaining Sauce, and cook until pan is dry.
  • Stir in remaining Sauce and bean sprouts, and cook 30 seconds more,
  • or until heated through and only some liquid remains.
  • Transfer to serving bowl, and top with tofu, cilantro, and cashews.
  • Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup green onions and lime wedges.