Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish that’s known for its sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavor. Made with stir-fried rice noodles, fresh vegetables, peanuts, and a delicious sauce, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make an authentic Pad Thai that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Pad Thai Recipe
In this recipe, we'll show you how to make an authentic Pad Thai that's sure to impress your family and friends.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Rice Noodles
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 lb Chicken, Shrimp, Or Tofu Diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 2 Eggs Beaten
- 2 cups Bean Sprouts
- 1/4 cup Green Onion Chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
- 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts
For The Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Tamarind Paste
- 3 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in cold water for 30 minutes, or until they're soft and pliable.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and chili flakes to make the sauce. Stir until well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the wok and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the wok and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Push the chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the sides of the wok and add the beaten eggs to the center of the wok. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs until cooked through.
- Add the softened rice noodles to the wok and stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the rice noodles and stir to coat.
- Add the bean sprouts and green onions to the wok and stir to combine.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the bean sprouts are slightly wilted.
- Garnish the Pad Thai with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts.
- Serve the Pad Thai hot and enjoy!
Notes
Storage:
Pad Thai can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave or stir-fry in a wok until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1000mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12g
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Nutrition Facts
Pad Thai Recipe
Serving Size
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
600
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
150
mg
50
%
Sodium
1000
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
80
g
27
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.