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A vibrant plate of Pad Thai with a lime wedge and crushed peanuts.

Proven Way to Grow Pad Thai Sauce

This recipe outlines a proven method to create a delicious homemade Pad Thai sauce in just five simple steps, perfect for enhancing your next Thai-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional, for heat

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Pad Thai sauce, ensuring they are measured and ready to combine.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, and rice vinegar.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the palm sugar has fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, sourness, or saltiness as needed; for extra heat, stir in sriracha.
  5. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool completely before using or storing it.

Notes

This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It's perfect for stir-fries, noodle dishes, or as a dipping sauce.