Introduction
Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish that is enjoyed all around the world. It is a stir-fried rice noodle dish that is typically made with shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, and peanuts. The dish is flavored with a tangy and slightly sweet sauce made from tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar. In this recipe, we will show you how to make an authentic Pad Thai dish that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. of Pad Thai noodles- 1/2 lb. of shrimp, peeled and deveined- 5 oz. of firm tofu, cubed- 2 eggs- 2 cups of bean sprouts- 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil- 3 cloves of garlic, minced- 1/4 cup of chopped green onions- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
Pad Thai Sauce
- 3 tablespoons of tamarind paste- 3 tablespoons of fish sauce- 2 tablespoons of palm sugar- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar- 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
Instructions
1. Soak the Pad Thai noodles in hot water for 15-20 minutes or until they are soft. Drain and set aside.2. In a small bowl, mix together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, rice vinegar, and chili flakes to create the Pad Thai sauce.3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.4. Add the shrimp and tofu to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.5. Push the shrimp and tofu to one side of the wok and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked.6. Add the Pad Thai noodles to the wok and pour the Pad Thai sauce over the noodles. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the noodles are coated in the sauce.7. Add the bean sprouts and green onions to the wok and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.8. Remove the wok from the heat and sprinkle the chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro leaves on top of the Pad Thai noodles.Enjoy your delicious and authentic Pad Thai dish!
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