
This tangy-savory sauce whisks together coconut aminos, tamarind paste, and fish sauce for that unmistakable sweet-sour-salty pad thai flavor, with a gentle simmer that thickens everything into a glossy, spoon-coating consistency. Toasted sesame oil adds a nutty depth, while rice vinegar brightens the whole mix and crushed red pepper flakes bring a slow-building warmth. Garlic powder rounds out the background notes without any chopping or fuss, making this a five-minute stovetop project rather than a whole production. Once cooled and stored, it's ready to toss with noodles, drizzle over stir-fried vegetables, or use as a marinade base whenever a craving for that classic Thai flavor profile hits. It's a solid, ready-to-go sauce for anyone keeping their kitchen Paleo, since it's built entirely from whole-food ingredients with no shortcuts that would compromise the approach.
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Combine the coconut aminos, tamarind paste, fish sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder in a small saucepan.
Whisk over medium heat until the tamarind paste is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
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