Soy-Free Pad Thai Sauce
Transform your favorite noodle dishes with this vibrant Soy-Free Pad Thai Sauce, a tangy and flavorful alternative free from soy-based ingredients. Crafted with authentic Thai staples like tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar, this sauce balances sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors beautifully. A touch of lime juice and rice vinegar brightens the profile, while garlic, shallots, and a hint of chili flakes add depth and a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy homemade sauce is perfect for those seeking a gluten-free or soy-free option without compromising on taste. Use it to dress stir-fried noodles, drizzle over grilled vegetables, or as a zesty dipping sauce. It's the ideal complement to your next homemade Pad Thai adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Shallot, finely chopped
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the palm sugar has completely dissolved.
Add the rice vinegar, lime juice, and chili flakes to the saucepan.
Continue to stir the sauce mixture until it begins to gently simmer.
Add the water, minced garlic, and finely chopped shallot to the saucepan.
Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container for storage.
Shake or stir the sauce before using to ensure it’s well mixed.
Use this soy-free Pad Thai sauce to dress your favorite noodle dishes or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3795 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*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.
