Vegan Pad Thai

Name: Vegan Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 200 grams rice stick noodles (7 oz); 2.5 tablespoons tamarind concentrate; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml); 3 tablespoons brown sugar (36 grams); 1 tablespoon water (15 ml); 4 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed and then tossed in 1 tablespoon cornstarch); 3 tablespoons oil (divided, use any oil of choice); 3 large garlic cloves (chopped); 1 medium onion (sliced, I used yellow onion); 1 thai chili (chopped ); 1 medium carrot (sliced thin); 1 large red pepper (sliced); 1.5 cups bean sprouts; 1/2 cup garlic chives (chopped 3/4 inch long); 1/4 teaspoon salt (or as needed); 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (or as needed); crushed/chopped peanuts (for serving, around 2-3 tablespoons); lime wedges (for serving); hot sauce (for serving); cilantro (optional, for serving)