Jul 13 2026

Pad Thai Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, peanuts, and bean sprouts

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Ingredients

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Noodles

Method

Preparation of Noodles

  1. 1

    Soak the Rice Noodles

    In a large bowl, soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20-30 minutes, or until they become soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 2

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice until fully combined. Set aside.

Cooking the Pad Thai

  1. 3

    Sauté Shrimp

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

  2. 4

    Cook Eggs

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil. Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until fully cooked. Push the eggs to one side of the skillet.

  3. 5

    Add Noodles and Sauce

    Add the soaked rice noodles to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.

  4. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked shrimp, bean sprouts, green onions, and chopped peanuts to the skillet. Stir-fry everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Serve

    Transfer the Pad Thai to serving plates and garnish with extra chopped peanuts and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!

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