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Easy Pad Thai Recipe

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A quick and flavorful homemade Thai stir-fried noodle dish that balances tangy, sweet, and savory flavors with simple ingredients and easy steps.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 g) flat rice noodles, preferably 1/4-inch wide
  • 8 ounces (225 g) shrimp, chicken, or firm tofu, sliced or diced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup (about 100 g) fresh bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) roasted and crushed peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes until pliable but still a bit firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and chili flakes to make the sauce. Adjust to taste.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu) until just done. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add more oil if needed and scramble the beaten eggs until just set but still soft. Push eggs to one side.
  5. Add drained noodles, minced garlic, and sliced green onions to the pan. Pour the sauce over and toss quickly to coat noodles evenly.
  6. Add bean sprouts and cooked protein back to the pan. Toss for 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce is absorbed. Avoid overcooking noodles.
  7. Remove from heat and plate immediately. Garnish with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Squeeze lime juice before serving.

Notes

Avoid over-soaking noodles to prevent mushiness. Use medium-high to high heat for quick cooking and authentic wok hei flavor. Adjust sauce balance to taste. For vegan version, replace fish sauce with soy sauce or mushroom-based alternatives. Use tamari for gluten-free. Crush peanuts fresh for best texture.

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