Jul 13 2026

Pad Thai Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Noodles

Protein

Vegetables

Sauce

Garnish

Cooking Oil

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak Rice Noodles

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

  2. 2

    Prep Proteins

    Peel and devein the shrimp. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.

  3. 3

    Chop Vegetables

    Chop the green onions, julienne the carrots, and mince the garlic.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 5

    Cook Chicken

    Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to brown.

  3. 6

    Add Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.

  4. 7

    Add Garlic and Carrots

    Stir in the minced garlic and julienned carrots. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  5. 8

    Add Noodles and Sauce

    Add the soaked rice noodles to the skillet along with the fish sauce, soy sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar. Toss everything together for about 3-4 minutes until well combined.

  6. 9

    Add Bean Sprouts and Green Onions

    Fold in the bean sprouts and chopped green onions. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.

  7. 10

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and cilantro.

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