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Pad Pak

Easy Pad Pak: The Best Vegan Thai Stir-Fry You'll Love

Easy Pad Pak is a vibrant vegan Thai stir-fry with fresh vegetables, flavors of umami, and takes just 30 minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Substitute with coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can be replaced with agave syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar White vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetarian Oyster Sauce Optional for umami flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Freshly grated ginger is preferred.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Any bell pepper variety can be used.
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned.
  • 1 cup Broccoli Can be substituted with green beans.
  • 1 cup Snow Peas Sugar snap peas can replace them.
  • 1 can Baby Corn Can be omitted or replaced with zucchini.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced; shiitake or button mushrooms are good options.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute with olive oil.
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Optional for heat; fresh chili is great too.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and optional vegetarian oyster sauce until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large wok, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add red bell pepper, julienned carrot, broccoli, snow peas, baby corn, and sliced mushrooms. Stir-fry for 7-8 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Lower the heat and pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Stir well and allow it to thicken for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or rice vinegar as desired.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles, garnished with fresh herbs or extra red chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh vegetables. Customize sauce ingredients to match your taste.

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