Pad Thai Recipe
Stir-fried rice noodle dish.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Noodles
In a large bowl, soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 30 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and soy sauce until well combined. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Sauté the Vegetables
Add a little more oil to the skillet if necessary. Add minced garlic and chopped green onions, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the soaked noodles to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are coated and heated through.
- 7
Add Shrimp and Eggs
Return the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Toss in the bean sprouts and mix well for an additional 2 minutes.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
