Vegan Paleo Pad Thai Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

This tangy, savory sauce whisks together coconut aminos and tamarind paste for that signature sweet-and-sour depth Pad Thai lovers crave. A touch of sweetness balances the tang, while a simple arrowroot slurry thickens everything into a glossy sauce that clings perfectly to noodles and vegetables. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes, with optional red pepper flakes for a bit of heat if you want it. Once cooled, it keeps beautifully in a jar in the fridge, ready to toss into a stir-fry whenever the craving hits. It's a solid, flavor-packed option to have on hand for a plant-based kitchen.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup coconut aminos
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3 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
1 tsp arrowroot starch
1 tbsp water
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small saucepan, whisk together the coconut aminos, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and honey until the tamarind paste is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot starch into the water until no lumps remain, then pour the slurry into the saucepan.

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