Jul 14 2026

Pad Thai Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Authentic Chinese dish served with steamed rice or egg fried rice and an egg roll.

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Ingredients

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Pad Thai Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Noodles

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

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a large pan or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Scramble the Eggs

    In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary. Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the soaked noodles to the pan, followed by the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, peanut butter, and lime juice. Toss to combine and heat through.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Add the cooked shrimp, scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, and green onions. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Plate the Pad Thai and garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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