Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish that combines rice noodles, shrimp, and a flavorful sauce. This recipe brings together a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, making it a delicious and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare at home.
- Cooking Time
45 minutes - Difficulty
Easy - Cost
13$
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles:
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and shrimp, and cook until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the eggs:
- In the same skillet, add the beaten eggs and cook until scrambled. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Combine and serve:
- Add the cooked noodles, shrimp, scrambled eggs, and sauce to the skillet.
- Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Stir in bean sprouts and green onions.
- Serve:
- Serve the Pad Thai topped with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side..
Pad Thai is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the taste of Thailand to your table. Enjoy the combination of tender shrimp, rice noodles, and a tangy sauce, making it a perfect choice for a delicious and exotic meal. Bon appétit!
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