Steps

• How to Make Pad Thai Sauce:

  1. Start by heating a pan and adding the oil. Use medium heat to fry the sliced shallots until they turn golden and fragrant. This step releases their sweet aroma, creating the perfect base for the sauce. Turn off the heat and set the shallots aside for later.

     

  2. Next, add the palm sugar to the same pan and keep the heat on medium. If the sugar is in large chunks, stir in 2 tablespoons of water to help it melt smoothly. Let it simmer until the sugar becomes fragrant and its color deepens to a rich golden hue, then reduce the heat.

     

  3. Add a pinch of salt and stir well to combine with the melted sugar. Continue cooking on medium heat for a perfectly balanced flavor.

     

  4. Now, carefully stir in the tamarind paste and tomato sauce. Be cautious of the hot steam rising from the pan! Let the mixture simmer gently until everything blends together into a rich, smooth sauce. If it thickens too much, add a splash of water to adjust the consistency. Remember, the sauce will naturally thicken as it cools.

     

  5. Finally, stir continuously to prevent the sauce from sticking or burning. Add the fried shallots from earlier and mix everything together for another 3 minutes, or until the sauce begins to boil again. Once done, let it cool and store in an airtight container. Your homemade Pad Thai sauce will stay fresh for up to a month!