Classic Pad Thai

Name: Classic Pad Thai
Prep time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g Rice noodles; 3 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 Eggs; 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 200 g Firm tofu, cubed; 100 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tbsp Fish sauce; 3 tbsp Tamarind paste; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 dl Water; Roasted peanuts, crushed; Fresh lime wedges; Bean sprouts; Chopped scallions

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This is a traditional Thai dish known for its perfect balance of sour, sweet, salty, and umami flavors, featuring stir-fried rice noodles mixed with eggs, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and a combination of tofu, shrimp, and garnishes like peanuts and lime wedges.

Generated on: April 28, 2024

40 min

Ingredients

Rice noodles
200 g
Vegetable oil
3 tbsp
Eggs
2
Garlic, finely chopped
3 cloves

protein:

Firm tofu, cubed
200 g
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
100 g

sauce:

Fish sauce
3 tbsp
Tamarind paste
3 tbsp
Brown sugar
1 tbsp
Water
1 dl

garnish:

Roasted peanuts, crushed
Fresh lime wedges
Bean sprouts
Chopped scallions

Directions
1
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20-30 minutes or until soft, then drain and set aside.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
3
Add the shrimp and tofu to the pan. Stir-fry until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
4
Push the shrimp and tofu to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble until fully cooked.
5
Add the drained noodles to the pan, stirring to combine with the eggs, shrimp, and tofu.
6
In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and water. Pour this sauce over the noodle mixture, tossing to coat all the ingredients well and cooking until the noodles are tender.
7
Serve the Pad Thai hot, garnished with crushed peanuts, lime wedges, bean sprouts, and chopped scallions.
Enjoy your food!