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Authentic Pad Thai
šŸ·ļø AsianšŸ“Š Medium

Authentic Pad Thai

Classic Thai stir-fried noodles with tamarind, fish sauce, and fresh herbs.

⭐4.7(312 reviews)
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³by Chef Siriporn
ā²ļø 40 min
Total Time
25m prep + 15m cook
šŸ‘„ 4
Servings
šŸ“Š Medium
Difficulty
Perfect for medium cooks
Calories
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šŸ›’ Ingredients

1
Rice noodles8 oz
šŸ’” Soaked in warm water
2
Shrimp1/2 lb
šŸ’” Peeled and deveined
3
Eggs2 large
4
Bean sprouts1 cup
5
Tamarind paste3 tbsp
6
Fish sauce3 tbsp
7
Palm sugar2 tbsp
8
Peanuts1/4 cup
šŸ’” Crushed
9
Lime2 limes
šŸ’” Cut into wedges

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Instructions

1

Prepare the sauce

ā±ļø 3 min

Mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar in a small bowl.

šŸ’” Pro Tip: Taste and adjust - should be sweet, sour, and salty
2

Cook the protein

ā±ļø 3 min

Heat oil in a wok, add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.

šŸ’” Pro Tip: Don't overcook the shrimp
3

Add noodles

ā±ļø 3 min

Add drained noodles and sauce, toss to combine and cook for 2 minutes.

šŸ’” Pro Tip: Keep everything moving in the wok
4

Add eggs and vegetables

ā±ļø 4 min

Push noodles to one side, scramble eggs, then add bean sprouts and toss everything together.

šŸ’” Pro Tip: Work quickly to prevent noodles from sticking
5

Finish and serve

ā±ļø 2 min

Garnish with crushed peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

šŸ’” Pro Tip: Serve hot for best texture and flavor

šŸ·ļø Recipe Tags

#thai#noodles#stir-fry#authentic#quick