PAD THAI - The Recipe
Craving the sweet, savory, and tangy flavors of Pad Thai but don’t have time for takeout? This quick and easy recipe lets you recreate the magic of this Thai classic in your own kitchen!
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- 1 cup (160g) dried rice noodles (pad thai or thin rice noodles)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (100g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60g) tofu, cubed and pan-fried (optional)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup (60g) bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Soak the noodles: Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes, or according to package instructions, until softened. Drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and water. Set aside.
- Cook the protein (optional): Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp (or tofu) and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry the aromatics: Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add garlic and shallot, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the noodles: Add the drained rice noodles to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Incorporate the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and toss with the noodles until well coated.
- Finish it off: Add the cooked protein (shrimp or tofu), scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, and scallions to the pan. Toss everything together until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Transfer to plates and garnish with chopped peanuts. Enjoy your delicious homemade Pad Thai!
Tips:
- For a vegetarian option, omit the shrimp or tofu and add extra vegetables like chopped carrots, bell peppers, or broccoli.
- If you don’t have tamarind paste, you can substitute it with an equal amount of brown sugar mixed with 1 tbs of lime juice.
- Adjust the amount of fish sauce to your taste preference.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness.
October 2024.
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