I've never been able to make a good Pad Thai at home.

Good Gawd! All these people think they love pad thai so much and they can't even produce a decent recipe. I just got hoem from clubbin and I'm making it right now!! thank gawd!

8 oz. rice noodles

1 lb. tofu

3 T "crunchy" natural peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar or sweetner of your choice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup lime juice (or lemon)
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 cups bean sprouts
1 small bunch green onions, chopped, including greens
1 small onion, chopped

2 cups of mixed vegetables, steamed, microwaved or stir-fried.

3/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 T sesame, peanut, or canola oil

Water as needed

Optional:
1" piece of ginger minced or powdered ginger
Sliced lemons
Prepare rice noodles, drain and set aside.

Squeeze tofu completely dry. Cut tofu in 1/4" to 1/2" squares and set aside.

Mix peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

In wok, stir fry garlic and tofu in 1 T oil until lightly browned.

Add remaining oil, onions, and optional ginger stir fry two minutes.

Add vegetables, water if needed, stir fry one minute.

Add peanut mixture, bean sprouts, and noodles. Stir fry until all is hot and sauce thickens.

Garnish with optional sliced lemons.

Serve immediately.