Steps to Make Best Tamarind Paste For Pad Thai

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Tamarind is a fruit that's commonly found in thailand and is a key ingredient used to make the pad thai 1 to 2 teaspoons tamarind paste (also sometimes called concentrate).

Recipe Summary Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

This low-carb dish is tasty and filling, even if you're not watching your waistline! Spicy and flavorful, this dish is always sure to please!

Ingredients | Best Tamarind Paste For Pad Thai

1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

1 ½ cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon sesame oil

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons cold water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (12 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix

1 zucchini, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

½ cup sliced green onions

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 cubed cooked chicken breasts

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place spaghetti squash, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Shred squash meat using a fork and discard the peel.

Combine chicken broth, peanut butter, chile-garlic sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; add to broth mixture and continue boiling until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute broccoli slaw, zucchini, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and shredded spaghetti squash until tender, about 10 minutes. Add chicken and sauce to squash mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

This dish is easily adaptable and any vegetable on hand can be added or substituted. Bean sprouts can be substituted for spaghetti squash.

Any protein can be subbed or added to chicken; beef, pork, and shrimp all work well.

Info | Best Tamarind Paste For Pad Thai

prep: 20 mins cook: 50 mins total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

TAG : Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

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Best Tamarind Paste For Pad Thai - If you would like to use tamarind paste, substitute about 2 tablespoons in place of the rice vinegar in this recipe.