Gluten-Free Pad Thai

24 Posted on January 24, 2012 - by Jules Shepard

Categories: All, Contests, Main Dishes, Pasta, Recipes

Tags: , Asian Dishes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Meals, Tofu Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

I view Pad Thai as the Thai version of leftover night, only unlike a typical leftover dinner, this is a dish everyone can get excited about. Open your refrigerator and start throwing in ingredients – literally, just toss them into the wok or large skillet and sauté with yummy Thai sauces until all the flavors aromatically permeate your house and call everyone to the meal.

There are many commercially available Pad Thai sauces you can pick up at an Asian grocery or even your regular grocery store. Brands like Thai Kitchen® are easy to find, just always double check to see that there are no ingredient changes (like adding wheat-containing soy sauce). The Pad Thai sauce I particularly love is Maesri from Thailand – I get it at my local Asian Market. My favorite San-J Thai Peanut Sauce is also wonderful in many recipes, adding spice and flavor to any rice, egg, fish, chicken or vegetable dish you like; mix in with Pad Thai sauce and it’s truly something to behold!

As for noodles, you can get those at Asian markets as well, or choose a readily available American brand like Annie Chun’s Brown Rice Noodles if you want some extra fiber (4 grams of fiber and protein in every serving). There is no taste difference between white rice noodles and brown rice noodles, so I opt for the brown rice whenever I can!

Get creative with your leftover night, but be sure to write down what you do so you can repeat what is sure to be a new favorite dish! I usually double the recipe I’ve written for you, so we have plenty of leftover-leftovers for another night! It’s delicious reheated (or, dare I say, cold?!), so if you want to be sure to have some for later, double the recipe below!

Pad Thai

8 oz. rice noodles

Fresh ginger adds delicious flavor!
1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
14 oz. cubed, unflavored tofu or chicken, or uncooked, deveined shrimp
1 Tbs. granulated cane sugar
6-9 oz. gluten-free Pad Thai sauce (e.g. Maesri or Thai Kitchen®) – add more if the final dish is too dry
1/8-1/4 cup San-J Thai Peanut Sauce (or may use additional Pad Thai sauce)
1 ½ cups chopped mushrooms or other chosen veggies (e.g. green beans, carrots, diced zucchini …)
½ cup bok choi, spinach, kale or other greens
1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed well
1 tsp. peeled and chopped, fresh ginger (optional)
chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)

Pad Thai: a delicious concoction full of fresh ingredients you choose to suit your palate!

Prepare noodles according to package directions. Cook, drain and set aside.

Preheat a large wok or skillet and heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.

Add your chosen protein (tofu or chicken – do not add the shrimp at this point) and sprinkle with sugar. Sauté until lightly browned at the edges, then add the sauces (add shrimp at this point, if using) and the mushrooms or other chopped vegetables of your choice.

When cooked through, add the greens, bean sprouts and ginger, tossing until heated, approximately 2 minutes.

Serve warm with chopped peanuts for garnish.

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Jeni Warren said: on January 24, 2012

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Karen Brady said: on January 24, 2012

Already like you on Facebook & on your blog. But posted the recipe link on Twitter and pinned it on Pinterest!! Can’t wait to make this!
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Anna L said: on January 24, 2012

Can’t wait to try this. I already like your blog and FB. Will re-tweet it too.
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Cindy B. said: on January 24, 2012

I “like” you on FB and I already “like” your blog. And I just tweeted about the contest!
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- Jules said: on January 25, 2012
  
  Thanks for tweeting, Cindy!
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Tabitha Daniel said: on January 24, 2012

What fun! I liked you on fb. Our family loves the Annie Chun noodles. We really enjoy the taste and texture of them. We love making Thai dishes for dinner, and adding coconut milk to our sauces are a must for anything Thai we do. Absolutely love the flavors!
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Elisabeth Edwins said: on January 24, 2012

I like your blog and FB. I have tweeted as well.
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- Jules said: on January 25, 2012
  
  Thanks, Elisabeth!
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Sue said: on January 24, 2012

Ha! I like you everywhere! Is your posted dish your homemade Pad Thai? If yes, I am all over it! Love, love, love Pad Thai!
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- Jules said: on January 25, 2012
  
  I know, Sue, me too! We make it nearly every week! YUMMY!
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Janis said: on January 24, 2012

I like your facebook page.
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Paula said: on January 24, 2012

I also like your Facebook page and can’t wait to try the recipe. Pad Thai is great!
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Janis said: on January 24, 2012

I like this recipe and I like your blog too!
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Wendy said: on January 24, 2012

I already like you on FB, so I went to your blog and “Liked” it there, and I pinned the recipe to my Gluten Free Grub board! Love me some “pinspiration”!
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- Jules said: on January 25, 2012
  
  Thanks Wendy! Yes, Pinspiration is a good thing! Makes me so hungry to go looking at boards, though!
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Jaci said: on January 24, 2012

I did all three – I already liked your FB page, and I also tweeted about the contest and pinned the recipe! Can’t wait to make it myself.
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rubydouble said: on January 24, 2012

I already like your blog and FB. Will re-tweet it too.
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- Jules said: on January 25, 2012
  
  Thanks for the tweets Harley and Rubydouble!
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Harley said: on January 24, 2012

I twittered under harley0224. Thanks Hope I win!
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Shelly Day said: on January 24, 2012

I already like you on face book and I liked you on your blog. Although I already follow your blog. I did post your Pad Thai recipe on my FB page. Love me some Jules!
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ELizabeth Lee said: on January 25, 2012

Thanks for the great recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
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Cindy W. said: on January 25, 2012

I already like your blog. Thank you for the giveaway and great recipe.
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Barbara J said: on January 25, 2012

it’s true I like it – add the other half of the tofu from another recipe, bok choy, OR cooked pork tenderloin that’s been seasoned in garlic, fresh ginger and gf tamari – mmm
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Julie said: on January 25, 2012

This recipe looks awesome! I tweeted it and “LIKE” you on Facebook (and get your emails.) Thanks so much for all your awesome recipes.
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- Jules said: on January 25, 2012
  
  Thanks Julie! Glad you’re enjoying them!
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Stacy said: on January 25, 2012

I like you on Facebook
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Amelia said: on January 25, 2012

Sounds delicious! I can’t wait to make it!!
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Brenda B said: on January 25, 2012

Already like you on FB, just pinned on Pinterest. This looks great! Will try it with chicken.
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Crystal F said: on January 25, 2012

I love Pad Thai & I am new to gluten-free so I will give this a try. I liked you on facebook, tweeted (https://twitter.com/#!/cfulcher/status/162224616956366849), and pinned the recipe (so I can make it).

Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jill Wilkins said: on January 25, 2012

I pinned the recipe, follow your blog, AND liked you on Pinterest Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!
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- Jules said: on January 25, 2012
  
  Thanks Jill! I hope you get to make it soon!
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yvonne said: on January 25, 2012

Love the website. Add me to the giveaway
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julie said: on January 25, 2012

I liked your facebook page
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Diane M. said: on January 25, 2012

I like you on Facebook, and thanks for all the great glutenfree recipes!
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April said: on January 26, 2012

Pinned you
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Marisa said: on January 26, 2012

I pinned, tweeted, & like your FB page
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Denise Adame said: on January 26, 2012

I liked your blog! Hope I win because I havent had Chinese since my diagnosis. Yum!
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Glenda said: on January 26, 2012

Can’t wait to try this recipe. I am looking for a source for gluten-free wanton wrappers. Any suggestions?
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- Jules said: on January 27, 2012
  
  Glenda, here are some GF Wan Ton Wrapper ideas for you: use spring rolls skin (Banh Trang) which is made with rice flour: http://www.templeofthai.com/food/noodles/springroll-3540000167.php
  or here’s a recipe to make from scratch: http://www.glutenfreeda.com/cooking_class_feb03-0997.asp.
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Melaney Mitchell said: on January 26, 2012

Just liked you on facebook! I’m a celiac college student and winning this contest would be amazing!
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Mariana G. said: on January 27, 2012

This recipe looks amazing!..
Already like you on facebook
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Sonia said: on January 27, 2012

I’ve liked your blog on Facebook. Please enter me for the contest. I’ve tried Annie’s Chung Noodles before, but I’m kind of intrigued about the peanut sauce. Thanks
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Carole Hegg said: on January 27, 2012

I WOULD LOVE TO WIN AND LEARN HOW TO COOK SOME THAI AND ASIAN NOODLES AND SAUCES. I AM VERY INTERESTED.
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Carrie Elsass said: on January 27, 2012

I like you on FB
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Carrie Elsass said: on January 27, 2012

I pinned the recipe on Pinterest:)
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Carrie Elsass said: on January 27, 2012

We love the noodles, but haven’t tried the peanut sauce yet. I really like the addition of it in this recipe!
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Helga said: on January 27, 2012

Love the new recipe. Bought the ingredients to make it this weekend.
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- Jules said: on January 27, 2012
  
  Fantastic Helga!
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Valerie Cannell said: on January 27, 2012

I pinned the recipe on Pinterest. I do like the Thai Peanut Sauce – I just bought it 2 weeks ago!
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- Jules said: on January 27, 2012
  
  I put that Thai Peanut Sauce on everything, Valerie!!
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Therese Roth said: on January 27, 2012

I liked your facebook page. I haven’t tried these yet, but they sound really tasty!
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mary said: on January 27, 2012

I like your blog & FB & I tweeted it too.
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mary said: on January 27, 2012

….and I pinned it on Pintrest
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Sandy Dell said: on January 27, 2012

Hi Jules,

Posted your contest to my Facebook page: http://facebook.com/GFVegan/ and my twitter account: TheGFVegan.

Good luck with your contest!

Sandy Dell
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- Jules said: on January 27, 2012
  
  Thanks Sandy!
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Renee Mc said: on January 27, 2012

I did all three
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Sarah Rainwater said: on January 27, 2012

I have repinned your recipe on pinterest and liked you on facebook! can’t wait to try this recipe, looks great!
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Anne Wilson said: on January 27, 2012

I posted or shared this on facebook.It looks great!
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Megan said: on January 27, 2012

I like you on FB!
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PAT said: on January 27, 2012

Wow! The dishes look delicious. Just what I need to stimulate my appetite.
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- Jules said: on January 27, 2012
  
  Great Pat! I hope you get to try it!
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Sarah B. said: on January 27, 2012

Liked & tweeted! Looking forward to making this soon!
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Kristi R. said: on January 27, 2012

Like you on Facebook
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Kristi R. said: on January 27, 2012

Pinned this to Pinterest
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Yvette H said: on January 27, 2012

Pinned this on my Gluten Free board!
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Jessica said: on January 27, 2012

I already like you on FB
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Alice said: on January 28, 2012

Always pleased to add another recipe to my GF board on Pinterest. Thanks for the offer!
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kim L said: on January 28, 2012

I like you on facebook
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kim L said: on January 28, 2012

I retweeted the giveaway
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kim L said: on January 28, 2012

I pinned your recipe on pinterest….I have never tried either of these products but can’t wait to win so I can!
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Candy said: on January 29, 2012

Like your fb page, blog and pinned the pad thai!
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Gayle said: on January 29, 2012

I liked you on Facebook!
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cakedarla said: on January 29, 2012

I pinned, tweeted, and liked! This looks so yummy.
https://twitter.com/#!/cakedarla/status/163679876509990912
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Denise said: on January 29, 2012

I liked you on facebook. I have been using your flour for years. It works great! Thanks for all the recipes too!
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Maryanne Gilbert said: on January 29, 2012

Just got back from the store with all the ingredients and am ready to start cooking!
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tacie Thomas said: on January 29, 2012

I liked you on FB!
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Meghan Finley said: on January 29, 2012

I like you on fb
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Meghan Finley said: on January 29, 2012

https://twitter.com/#!/immortalb4/status/163768717057073152
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Eileen Cooper said: on January 29, 2012

Liked you on FB, this looks wonderful
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RL said: on January 29, 2012

I like your blog & FB & I tweeted it too.
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Dierdre Smith said: on January 29, 2012

I really, really like you on FB!
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- Jules said: on January 30, 2012
  
  Thanks Dierdre!!!
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Roanna said: on January 29, 2012

Mmm! Now I want Pad Thai! Haven’t had any Thai food in ages.
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Caroline Gort said: on January 29, 2012

I “liked” your homepage & was happy to do so. I’ve been missing the pad Thai from Winona Garden restaurant since we moved to a new town. Nice to have a recipe to try it @ home. I would never be brave enough to try the sauce without your guidance. Thanks for hosting the contest.
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- Jules said: on January 30, 2012
  
  Caroline, so glad this recipe will be helpful to you!
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TIFFANY YOUNGREN said: on February 10, 2012

This looks so yummy – I love Pad Thai! I’ll have to try this (but will probably substitute cane sugar with coconut palm sugar).

Great recipe!

~ Tiffany

Transfer of Health Healthy Recipes and Wellness
http://www.transferofhealth.com
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- Jules said: on February 11, 2012
  
  Tiffany – the coconut palm sugar will work nicely, but no sugar is necessary. I use it to help caramelize the edges of the protein.
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