Easy Pad Thai (Stir Fried Noodles) Recipe

This is the national dish of Thailand, an absolutely scrumptious recipe.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Southeast Asian, Thai

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

soaking rice noodles 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 451kcal

Author Darlene at International Cuisine

4 Tbsp oil
2/3 cup tofu firm cut into bite size pieces or use 1/2 lb, shrimp, cut up chicken or pork
4 shallots chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
160 grams rice noodles Usually 1/2 package softened per package
2/3 cup carrot grated
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup roasted peanuts crushed
1 Tbsp chives chopped
2 limes cut into wedges for garnish

Put water in a bowl
Add tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, molasses, and chili powder. Mix together well.

Heat the oil in the wok to a medium low heat.
Add the shallots, tofu or other protein and salt. Fry until crunchy and cooked through. Move to side of wok.
Add the egg and scramble using the side of your spatula. Mix it together with the tofu and shallot mixture and move it to the side of the wok.
Add in the noodles and the seasoning sauce, stir fry until the noodles are nice and soft. Stir in a circular motion using the side of your spatula .
Add in the bean sprouts, grated carrots, and chives. Mix everything in the wok together really well.
Plate the Pad Thai and serve with crushed peanuts on top and the lime wedges.