Description
Pad pak brings fresh Thai vegetables dancing right onto your plate with a quick stir-fry that turns simple ingredients into something special. Crisp, colorful veggies sizzle in a light sauce that makes dinner feel like a mini culinary adventure from Bangkok’s bustling streets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups Broccoli
- 1 cup Snow Peas
- 1 cup Baby Corn
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce in a mixing bowl until completely blended.
- Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large wok at medium temperature (350°F). Drop in minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until aromatic.
- Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup snow peas, 1 cup baby corn, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the wok.
- Stir-fry your vegetables for 7-8 minutes, moving them constantly to ensure even cooking and maintain a crisp texture.
- Reduce heat to low and pour prepared sauce over vegetables, stirring gently to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Simmer your vegetable mixture for 4-5 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and vegetables to absorb flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional rice vinegar or soy sauce if your palate desires more depth.
- Transfer your colorful pad pak to a serving dish, ready to accompany rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best crisp texture and brightest colors in your Pad Pak.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness.
- Don’t overcook the vegetables – they should remain vibrant and slightly crunchy for authentic stir-fry flavor.
- Consider swapping vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference while maintaining similar cooking times.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg