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OK, Padre, I want to try your recipe tonight.

(copied from the meat thread, here it is):


Pad Thai Tofu:

This classic Thai dish lends itself well to substitutions. Double the agave nectar for a sweeter version or add more red pepper flakes to spice it up. We call for pressed, baked tofu, but you can also use plain extra firm tofu.
Serves 4

* 8 ounces rice noodles (1/4 inch wide)
* 3 tablespoons gluten-free reduced-sodium soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 to 1 tablespoon agave nectar
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
* 2 tablespoons expeller pressed peanut oil
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 8 ounces Oriental-style baked tofu, cut into 1/4 inch slices
* 4 scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
* 1 cup mung bean sprouts
* 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
* 1/2 cup finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
* 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Place rice noodles in bowl and add enough cold water to cover. Soak for 45 minutes. Drain. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soaked noodles and cook until just tender, about one minute. Drain.

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, agave nectar and red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tofu and scallions, and cook three minutes or until scallions are tender and bright green.

Add noodles, bean sprouts, and soy sauce mixture. Gently toss to combine. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Garnish with lemon wedges.


*QUESTION: they sell peanut sauce at the gro-gro store that I LOVE. Can I use that? Pretty please?

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Oh, and what the dickens is agave nectar???

Where would I find such a thing?

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Somewhere like the wedge, or any co-op will likely have it. Whole Foods.

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Lunds, maybe?

It took me 45 minutes to find someone who knew the difference btwn a shallot and a green onion, but I got it done.

Hooray for learning!

Very Happy

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Well I did it. Never did find the elusive agave nectar (the guy at Rainbow looked at me like I asked where they keep the donkeys, and the co-op was out), but I threw in a little Hoisin sauce and a tablespoon of reduced fat peanut butter. Also some carrots, green onions and thai chili peppers for some heat. It was de-LISH. I was pleased. Can't wait to make it again. Next time I'm going to make MORE.

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I just want to say that I still use this recipe all the time. I think it beats the pants off any pad thai I've had in any restaurant, ever. I'm making it again tonight!

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You can find organic agave at Trade Secret of all places. Below is a link to the brand.

http://www.intelligentnutrients.com/

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I did manage to pick some up at the co-op eventually when they got it back in stock. And this is the only dish I use it in, so one bottle lasts a long time!

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