Jul 14 2026

Pad Thai Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, egg, and peanuts.

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Ingredients

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Noodles

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes, or until they become soft. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice to create the sauce. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Shrimp

    In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 4

    Scramble Eggs

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until just set, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 5

    Stir-Fry Vegetables and Noodles

    Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onions, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the soaked rice noodles and the prepared sauce, tossing well to combine.

  4. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked shrimp, scrambled eggs, and bean sprouts to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Pad Thai hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and lime wedges on the side.

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