Pad Thai

This classic Thai street food favorite brings together chewy rice noodles, crispy scrambled eggs, and crunchy peanuts in a rich, tangy sauce. The harmony of sweet tamarind-like notes from brown sugar and vinegar, savory depth from soy sauce, and the richness of peanut butter creates an unforgettable flavor profile. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal prep option, this dish is customizable and incredibly delicious. Serve it hot with fresh lime wedges and extra peanuts for an authentic taste experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Thai

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 540.0

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Thai street food favorite brings together chewy rice noodles, crispy scrambled eggs, and crunchy peanuts in a rich, tangy sauce. The harmony of sweet tamarind-like notes from brown sugar and vinegar, savory depth from soy sauce, and the richness of peanut butter creates an unforgettable flavor profile. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal prep option, this dish is customizable and incredibly delicious. Serve it hot with fresh lime wedges and extra peanuts for an authentic taste experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

16 ounce Noodles

Directions

1
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar until smooth.
3
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Push vegetables to the side of the wok and scramble eggs in the empty space until just set.
6
Add drained noodles and bean sprouts to the wok, tossing everything together.
7
Pour the peanut sauce mixture over the noodles and toss continuously for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
8
Stir in roasted peanuts and cook for another minute until everything is well combined.
9
Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 540.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.2g39%
Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
Cholesterol 84.0mg29%
Sodium 2256.0mg94%
Total Carbohydrate 65.2g22%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 22.0g44%

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

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