Low Sugar Whole30 Pad Thai Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

This bold, tangy sauce brings all the punch of classic pad thai without relying on any added sweeteners to get there. Coconut aminos and tart tamarind paste form the savory-sour base, while fish sauce adds deep umami and rice vinegar brightens everything up. A touch of toasted sesame oil rounds out the flavor, and crushed red pepper flakes with garlic powder bring just enough heat and warmth to keep things interesting. Simmered until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, this comes together in under ten minutes and is ready to toss with noodles, rice, or a big pile of stir-fried vegetables. It's a genuinely solid option if you're watching added sugar but still craving that sweet-savory pad thai flavor — no shortcuts on taste required.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup coconut aminos
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Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1
Combine the coconut aminos, tamarind paste, fish sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder in a small saucepan.
2
Whisk over medium heat until the tamarind paste is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth, about 2–3 minutes.

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