RAW PAD THAI
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Equipment
- Mandolin
- Knife
- Large Bowl
- Blender
Ingredients
Noodles
- 1 Large Daikon
- 1 Medium Carrot
- 4 Fresh Basil Leaves
Dressing
- ⅓ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Sunflower Butter
- 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. Maple Syrup, Agave, or Honey
- ½ Lime About 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 1 tsp. Chili Powder
- ½ Jalapeño
- 2 Tbsp. Shredded Ginger
- 2 Tbsp. Water
Toppings
- Bean Sprout
- Roasted Peanuts or Almonds
- Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
Prepare Dressing.
- Blend all dressing ingredients together in a blender.
Prepare Noodles.
- Peel the carrot and daikon.
- Using the thin slice on a mandolin, slice the daikon length-wise. With a knife, cut the daikon pieces length-wise again to make “noodles.”
- Grate the carrot.
- Chop the basil.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
Plate and Serve.
- Pour the dressing over the “noodles.”
- Divide the “noodles” into 4 separate bowls.
- Top with roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and bean sprouts.
- Add chopped jalapeño or green onions if desired.