Vegan Whole30 Pad Thai Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

This bold, tangy sauce whisks together coconut aminos, tart tamarind paste, and a splash of rice vinegar for that signature sweet-savory Pad Thai flavor. A touch of toasted sesame oil rounds out the richness, while crushed red pepper flakes and garlic powder bring the heat and depth this sauce is known for. Simmered on the stovetop until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, it comes together in just a few minutes with minimal fuss. The result is a glossy, deeply flavorful sauce ready to toss with noodles, vegetables, or your favorite stir-fry. It's a solid pick for a plant-based kitchen, delivering all the complexity of the classic without any animal-derived ingredients standing in the way.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup coconut aminos
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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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