Classic Thai stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, peanuts, and tangy-sweet tamarind sauce.
Pad Thai
Description
Pad Thai is Thailand’s most beloved street food — a delicious mix of rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp or chicken, eggs, tofu, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts. Tossed in a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory tamarind sauce, this dish delivers bold flavor in every bite. Whether for lunch or dinner, it’s a quick yet satisfying meal that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
For the Pad Thai Base
For the Pad Thai Sauce:
Instructions
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Prepare noodles: Soak rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes, until flexible but not too soft. Drain and set aside.
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Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, palm sugar, soy sauce, and chili flakes until sugar dissolves.
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Cook protein: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp or chicken and cook until just done, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Add tofu & garlic: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté garlic and tofu until golden brown.
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Scramble eggs: Push tofu to one side, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until almost set.
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Add noodles & sauce: Add soaked noodles to the pan, pour in the Pad Thai sauce, and toss everything together until the noodles absorb the sauce.
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Combine: Return the cooked shrimp/chicken to the pan, add bean sprouts and green onions, and toss quickly for 1–2 minutes.
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Serve: Transfer to plates, sprinkle with crushed peanuts, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Sodium 890mg38%
- Total Carbohydrate 56g19%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 22g44%
- Vitamin C 9 mg
- Iron 2.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
You can substitute shrimp with tofu or chicken for a different variation. For a vegetarian version, replace fish sauce with soy sauce and omit eggs.
