Pad Thai Sauce
Experience the perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with this authentic Pad Thai Sauce recipe, the key to recreating restaurant-quality Pad Thai at home. Made with tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, and a hint of soy sauce, this quick and easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 10 minutes. Its customizable heat level, thanks to optional chili powder, ensures it suits everyone's taste buds. Whether you're whipping up a classic Pad Thai with rice noodles or using it as a dipping sauce, this versatile condiment is all about balancing bold flavors for a truly unforgettable dish. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, making your next Thai-inspired meal even more effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Palm sugar
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, water, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture continuously until the palm sugar has completely dissolved.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together for about 2-3 minutes.
If you prefer a bit of spice, stir in chili powder during this step and taste the sauce to ensure the heat level suits your preference.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Taste and adjust the flavor balance if needed by adding a little more palm sugar for sweetness, tamarind paste for tanginess, or fish sauce for saltiness.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or container if you're not using it immediately. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4407 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
