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

Proven way to grow pad thai sauce in 5 steps. Pad Thai.

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

Ingredients
  

Pad Thai Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Palm sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients for the Pad Thai sauce, ensuring they are measured accurately before you begin.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the palm sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Finishing Touches
  1. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool completely before storing or using it immediately in your Pad Thai recipe.

Notes

For best results, allow the sauce to cool completely before using. This enhances the flavors and helps it meld better with other ingredients. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.