Pad Thai

KP
Servings: 2 Total Time: 30 mins
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Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, shrimp, egg and peanuts
Pad Thai with bean sprouts, lime and peanuts (illustrative)

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Pad thai is Thailand’s famous stir-fried noodle dish, balancing sweet, sour and salty flavors. Rice noodles are tossed in a hot wok with egg, shrimp, bean sprouts and a tamarind-based sauce, then topped with crushed peanuts and lime.

Have everything prepared before you start, because the cooking is fast.

Recipe label: Based on traditional technique. Photo: illustrative stock photo, not the finished dish from this exact recipe.

Photo credits: Photo 1: Augustinus Martinus Noppé on Pexels; Photo 2: Scott McNiel on Pexels; Photo 3: Sai Kuen Leung on Pexels. Free stock photos, used under the Unsplash or Pexels license and shown here as illustrations only.

Pad Thai with bean sprouts, lime and peanuts (illustrative)
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Pad Thai

Author: KP Cooking Method: Cuisine: , Courses: , Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Quick Meals
Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 30 mins
Servings: 2

Description

Classic pad thai with rice noodles, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts and a tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar sauce.

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the noodles

Instructions

  1. Stir the tamarind, fish sauce and sugar over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove.
  3. Add the remaining oil and the garlic, stir for 10 seconds, then add the drained noodles and the sauce. Toss for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are tender and have absorbed the sauce, adding a splash of water if they are dry.
  4. Push the noodles to one side, crack in the eggs and scramble until just set, then mix through.
  5. Return the shrimp and add half the bean sprouts and spring onions. Toss for 30 seconds.
  6. Serve topped with peanuts, the remaining sprouts and lime wedges.

Note

Cook shrimp thoroughly. Contains shellfish, fish, egg and peanuts. Use soy sauce for a vegetarian version, and omit peanuts for a nut-free dish.
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Frequently asked questions

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Where do I find tamarind?

Look for tamarind paste or concentrate in Asian or international shops.

Why are my noodles clumping?

Soak rather than boil them, and cook in small batches in a hot wok.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes, swap shrimp for tofu, use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.