Pad Thai

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Sweet, sour, and savory stir-fried rice noodles with crispy egg and crunchy peanuts
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Pad Thai

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 208.0

Description

This classic Thai street food dish balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors in every bite. Silk-like rice noodles are stir-fried in a wok until tender, mixed with scrambled egg strips, and tossed in a tangy tamarind-based sauce. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts, fresh bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime, it offers a satisfying textural contrast. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive casual gathering, this recipe brings authentic Thai flavors to your home kitchen with minimal fuss and maximum reward.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak rice sticks in lukewarm water for 1 hour, then drain and set aside.
  2. Set a wok over high heat for 1 minute to ensure it is thoroughly hot.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the wok until sizzling, then coat the sides evenly.
  4. Add beaten eggs and fry until set, then flip and cook until light brown on both sides.
  5. Remove eggs from the wok, slice into thin bite-sized strips, and set aside.
  6. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil in the wok until sizzling hot.
  7. Add coarsely ground garlic and cook until fragrant.
  8. Add meat (pork, beef, chicken, or tofu) and stir-fry until cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Add the soaked rice sticks and white vinegar, cooking until the noodles soften.
  10. Return the sliced eggs to the wok and add the remaining ingredients (sugar, fish sauce, chili powder/paprika, sliced salted radish, and sliced green onion).
  11. Stir vigorously to blend all ingredients and coat the noodles evenly.
  12. Transfer the Pad Thai to a serving plate.
  13. Serve with cold bean sprouts on the side.
  14. Garnish with sliced cilantro and fresh lime wedges.
  15. Squeeze lime juice over the Pad Thai just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 208.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 4.3g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pad thai, thai noodles, rice sticks, stir fry, wok, tamarind, fish sauce, peanuts, bean sprouts, lime, garlic, chili, egg, tofu, shrimp, chicken, pork, cilantro, asian cuisine, quick dinner
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