Classic Pad Thai Recipe
A traditional Thai breakfast dish featuring sweet sticky rice paired with ripe mango slices and a drizzle of coconut milk.
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.
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
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