Authentic Pad Thai Recipe for a Delicious Thai Stir-fried Noodle Dish

Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish consisting of stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and protein, all flavored with a tangy and sweet sauce. This recipe brings the authentic flavors of Thailand to your kitchen, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup tofu, diced
• 1/2 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• Lime wedges for serving
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Soak rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic and shallot, and sauté until fragrant.
4. Push ingredients to one side of the pan and crack eggs on the other side, scramble until cooked.
5. Add tofu and shrimp to the pan, and stir-fry until shrimp is pink and tofu is lightly browned.
6. In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
7. Pour sauce over the noodles and stir-fry until well combined.
8. Add bean sprouts and toss until wilted.
9. Garnish with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro before serving.

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