Pad Thai Sauce
Elevate your homemade Pad Thai with this quick and easy Pad Thai Sauce recipe, featuring the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, salty, and spicy flavors. Made with tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of chili powder, this sauce captures the authentic essence of Thailand’s most beloved noodle dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a simple blend of pantry staples like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water, simmered to rich perfection. Whether you're crafting a classic Pad Thai or experimenting with stir-fries, this versatile sauce ensures restaurant-quality results right at home. Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy bold, homemade flavors anytime!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
Directions
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste with 3 tablespoons of fish sauce.
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar to the mixture.
Step 3
Pour in 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water, and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Step 4
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chili powder into the sauce and mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
Step 5
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 6
Heat the mixture while stirring continuously until it just begins to simmer, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring it to a full boil.
Step 7
Once heated through, remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool.
Step 8
Use immediately in Pad Thai dishes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (168.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 212.5 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4407.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.0g | |
| Protein 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 69.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 436.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories