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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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imagePreparation time10 minutes
imageCooking time10 minutes
imageTotal time20 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty 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
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