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Pad Thai Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Pad Thai game with this authentic, easy-to-make sauce! This recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors in just 25 minutes. Impress your family and friends with restaurant-quality Pad Thai every time.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 202.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pad Thai Sauce

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How to Make Pad Thai Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the fish sauce (2 tablespoons), tamarind paste (1 tablespoon), brown sugar (2 tablespoons), rice vinegar (2 tablespoons), soy sauce (1 tablespoon), and lime juice (2 tablespoons).
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using or storing.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

121 g

Sugar

173g

Fat

0g

Carbs

14g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Asian Thai Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Condiments Etc Asian Thai Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less