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A plate of shrimp pad Thai, a classic recipe garnished with lime wedges, tofu, bean sprouts, cilantro, and peanuts, sits invitingly with a fork and napkin nearby.

Classic Pad Thai Recipe

A man wearing glasses in a kitchen.Logan Byrne
A traditional Thai breakfast dish featuring sweet sticky rice paired with ripe mango slices and a drizzle of coconut milk.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Meal Type Lunch
Cuisine Thai
Servings 2
Calories 728 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $8.50
Shopping Cost$48

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 ounces rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup firm tofu cubed
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup peanuts crushed
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain and set aside.
    4 ounces rice noodles
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
    3 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the shrimp and tofu, cooking until the shrimp turn pink and the tofu is golden.
    8 large shrimp, 1/2 cup firm tofu
  • Push the shrimp and tofu to one side of the wok. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until just set.
    2 eggs
  • Add the drained noodles and the sauce to the wok, tossing everything together until well combined.
  • Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
    1 cup bean sprouts, 2 green onions
  • Serve the pad thai topped with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.
    1/4 cup peanuts, 1 lime, Fresh cilantro

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the shrimp and add more tofu or vegetables.
Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 728kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 264mgSodium: 3313mgPotassium: 693mgFiber: 7gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 839IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Lunch Recipe, Pad Thai, Stir-Fried Noodles, Thai Noodles

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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