Classic Pad Thai

Name: Classic Pad Thai
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 8 oz rice noodles; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp palm sugar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 block tofu firm; 2 large eggs; 2 whole garlic cloves; 1 cup beansprouts; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts; 2 pieces lime wedges

The most famous Thai noodle dish. Rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, peanuts, tofu (or shrimp), and beansprouts in a tangy tamarind sauce.

30mTime

MediumDifficulty

2 pplServings

ThaiCuisine

Ingredients

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Proteins

1/2 block Tofu Firm

Produce

2 pieces Lime Wedges

Dairy & Eggs

2 large Eggs

Grains & Starches

8 oz Rice Noodles

Sauces & Oils

2 tbsp Tamarind Paste
2 tbsp Fish Sauce
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Spices & Seasoning

2 whole Garlic Cloves

Pantry

2 tbsp Palm Sugar
1 cup Beansprouts
1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts

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Instructions

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Soak rice_noodles in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable but firm (do not boil).

Mix tamarind_paste, fish_sauce, and palm_sugar in a small bowl to make the sauce.

Heat oil in a wok. Fry tofu cubes until golden brown. Add garlic.

Push tofu to the side. Crack eggs into the wok and scramble until set.

Add drained noodles and the sauce. vigorously until noodles absorb the sauce and soften.

Toss in beansprouts and half the peanuts. Cook for 1 minute for crunch.

Serve immediately topped with remaining peanuts and a squeeze of lime.