Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a popular Thai stir-fry noodle dish with a sweet and tangy sauce, often made with shrimp, tofu, or chicken.
Preparation
Step 1
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil. Cook tofu (or protein of choice) until golden brown and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Push vegetables to the side and add beaten eggs. Scramble eggs until cooked through.
Step 5
Add cooked noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Serve hot, topped with peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.
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Preparation time10 minutes
Cooking time10 minutes
Total time20 minutesDifficulty level
Medium
Dishes
4
Allergens
Peanuts, Fish (if using fish sauce), Gluten (if using soy sauce)
Cuisine
Thai Cuisine
Diet type
Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition facts
Sweet, tangy, and savory with a satisfying mix of textures.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced tofu (or shrimp, chicken)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Lime wedges, for serving