Pad Thai Recipe
Make Pad Thai Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Sauce
Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Noodles
In a large bowl, soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes, or until they are softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- 7
Combine with Noodles
Add the soaked rice noodles to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 8
Add the Vegetables
Stir in the bean sprouts and chopped green onions, and cook for an additional minute.
- 9
Serve
Transfer the Pad Thai to serving plates, sprinkle with crushed peanuts, and serve with lime wedges on the side.