Vegetarian Whole30 Pad Thai Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

This tangy, savory sauce comes together fast in one small saucepan, whisked over medium heat until the tamarind paste dissolves into a glossy, smooth base. Coconut aminos bring deep umami, rice vinegar adds brightness, and a touch of toasted sesame oil rounds everything out with a nutty finish. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and garlic powder give it just enough kick without overpowering the tang. Let it simmer a couple extra minutes and it thickens into a spoon-coating glaze that's perfect for tossing with noodles, rice, or a big pan of stir-fried vegetables. It's an easy make-ahead staple that fits neatly into a vegetarian kitchen, ready to store and use whenever a Pad Thai craving hits.

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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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