Pad Thai Recipe
Famous Thai dish with rice noodles, onions, bean sprouts, stir-fried in tamarind sauce and topped with ground peanuts.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Rice Noodles
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the Noodles
Add the soaked rice noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine with the onion and garlic.
- 4
- 5
Add the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste, soy sauce, and brown sugar until well combined. Pour over the noodles and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated.
- 6
Finish with Vegetables
Add the bean sprouts and chopped green onions, tossing everything together for another 2 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with ground peanuts and lime wedges on the side.
