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Easy Pad Thai Recipe

A plate of delicious Pad Thai with shrimp, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and a lime wedge.
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Make your favorite Thai takeout dish at home with this easy Pad Thai recipe. You’ll create a flavorful stir-fry of rice noodles with a tangy-sweet sauce, peanuts, and your choice of protein.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces dried flat rice noodles
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces shrimp, chicken, or firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Set aside.
  2. Cook the noodles: Soak rice noodles in hot water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. Stir-fry protein: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your protein and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté aromatics: Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Scramble egg: Push garlic to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten egg into the other side and scramble until cooked.
  6. Combine ingredients: Add the drained noodles, cooked protein, and prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
  7. Add vegetables: Add half of the bean sprouts and toss for 1 minute until slightly wilted.
  8. Serve: Divide Pad Thai among plates. Garnish with remaining bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the shrimp and chicken and use tofu. Ensure your fish sauce is vegetarian if needed.
  • Adjust the sauce ingredients to your preference. More sugar for sweetness, more tamarind for tanginess, and more fish sauce for saltiness.
  • If you don’t have tamarind paste, you can substitute with an equal amount of lime juice and a little extra sugar, though the flavor will be slightly different.

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