Authentic Pad Thai Recipe Worth Making

This authentic Pad Thai recipe is bursting with classic flavors and textures. With a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, this dish is a must-try for any Pad Thai lover. It's easy to make at home and tastes just like the ones served in your favorite Thai restaurant.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. rice noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup tamarind paste
• 1/4 cup palm sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• Lime wedges for serving

Directions

1. Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 15-20 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
2. In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and protein of choice, cook until protein is browned.
3. Push the protein to one side of the wok, crack in the eggs and scramble until cooked.
4. Add the drained noodles to the wok, followed by fish sauce, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and water. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and cooked through.
5. Stir in half of the peanuts, bean sprouts, and green onions. Toss for another minute.
6. Serve hot, garnished with remaining peanuts, green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
7. Enjoy your homemade Authentic Pad Thai!

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