Thailand / Sauces & condiments
Pad Thai Sauce
Pad thai sauce is commonly used in a Thai dish that shares the same name. This is a simplified version that is versatile enough to use in many other dishes. This recipe works best with rice noodles and is a great addition to any cook's stir-fry repertoire.
Ingredients
- garlic1 clove
- vegetable oil, preferably peanut oil3 tbsp
- tamarind or pineapple juice, tamarind juice or pineapple juice3 tbsp
- soy sauce2 tbsp
- Thai fish sauce, 60 ml1/4 cup
- sugar, 60 ml1/4 cup
- sambal oelek chili paste1 tbsp
- cornstarch1/2 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 3 steps
Mince the garlic. Lightly brown it in a frying pan over high heat with the oil.
Combine the juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar and mix thoroughly
After mixture starts bubbling, add the chili paste and cornstarch. Mix well and cook for another minute or two.





