Pad Thai Recipe
Seductively savory stir-fried rice noodle swirled with egg, bean sprout, yellow onion, and tangy tamarind seeds.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Vegetables
Protein
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Noodles
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20-30 minutes until they are soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Thinly slice the yellow onion and green onions. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Protein
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Stir-Fry the Vegetables
Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and sliced onions, stir-frying for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the bean sprouts and green onions, stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Combine Noodles and Sauce
Add the softened noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss everything together to coat evenly.
- 8
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the Pad Thai hot, garnished with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.