Pad Thai Recipe
Stir-fried rice noodles with prawns, bean sprouts, and peanuts.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak Noodles
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20-30 minutes until they are softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Thinly slice the green onions, finely chop the garlic, and julienne the carrot.
- 3
Prepare Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and chili powder. Stir until sugar is dissolved and set aside.
Cooking
- 4
Cook Prawns
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the sliced carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the soaked rice noodles to the pan, followed by the prepared sauce. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add Prawns and Bean Sprouts
Return the cooked prawns to the pan along with the bean sprouts and half of the green onions. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 8
Serve
Remove from heat, transfer to serving plates, and garnish with the remaining green onions, roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
