Thai Pad Thai

Authentic Thai stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, fish sauce, and traditional garnishes. This beloved dish balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors with proper wok technique.

30mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
ThaiCuisine
Thai Pad Thai

Ingredients

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Proteins

3
  • 200 g Prawns
  • 200 g Firm Tofu
  • 2 tbsp Dried Shrimp

Produce

4
  • 100 g Bean Sprouts
  • 4 spring Onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 4 wedges Lime Wedges

Dairy & Eggs

1
  • 3 whole Eggs

Grains & Starches

1
  • 400 g Rice Noodles

Sauces & Oils

4
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 3 tbsp Tamarind Paste
  • 3 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar

Pantry

2
  • 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts
  • 3 tbsp Palm Sugar

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Tags

NoodlesAuthenticThaiStir FryStreet FoodMainPrawnsTamarind

Instructions

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Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes until they are pliable but still firm. Drain and set aside.

In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, and rice vinegar to create the sauce.

Heat a wok over very high heat until smoking, then add vegetable oil.

Add garlic and dried shrimp (if using), briefly. Then add prawns and tofu, cooking until prawns are pink.

Push ingredients to the side. Add the beaten eggs and scramble them until just set.

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

Stir in the bean sprouts, spring onions, and crushed peanuts. Toss for another minute to combine.