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Pad Thai

Pad Thai
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This authentic Pad Thai recipe brings the vibrant and balanced flavors of Thai street food into your home kitchen. Combining sweet tamarind, tangy lime, salty fish sauce, and a hint of chili heat, it features fresh rice noodles, your choice of protein, and crunchy garnishes for a quick, nutritious, and customizable meal.

Ingredients

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Noodles and Protein

  • 8 oz thin, flat rice noodles
  • 8 oz shrimp, chicken, tofu, or combination, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Vegetables and Garnishes

  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce/tamari for vegetarian)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or palm sugar

Other

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or peanut oil) for stir-frying

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened but still slightly firm; then drain and set aside. Chop protein into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic, slice green onions, and crush peanuts. In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar to prepare the sauce.
  2. Cook the Protein: Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add protein and cook until mostly done with occasional turning for even searing. Remove protein and keep warm.
  3. Scramble the Eggs: In the same pan, add more oil if necessary. Pour in beaten eggs and gently scramble until just cooked but remain soft. Push eggs to the side of the pan.
  4. Stir-Fry Noodles and Sauce: Add drained rice noodles to the pan and pour the tamarind sauce over them. Toss quickly and continuously to coat noodles evenly and heat through without overcooking.
  5. Combine Everything Together: Return cooked protein to the pan, add bean sprouts and green onions, and toss well with noodles. Stir-fry for another minute to blend flavors and heat everything evenly.
  6. Plate and Garnish: Serve immediately, topped generously with crushed peanuts, lime wedges on the side, and optional red chili flakes for added spice if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for authentic flavor.
  • Do not over-soak noodles to avoid mushy texture.
  • Cook on high heat to ensure quick searing and prevent noodles from sticking.
  • Prepare sauce in advance to speed up the cooking process and balance flavors.
  • Customize the protein and spice levels to suit your preferences.

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Keywords: Pad Thai, Thai noodles, stir-fry, gluten free, authentic Pad Thai, shrimp Pad Thai, vegetarian Pad Thai

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