Authentic Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Authentic Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces rice sticks; 1/3 cup extra firm tofu; 1 1/2 cups chinese chives, green; 1 1/3 cups bean sprouts; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp; 1/2 teaspoon dried arbol chile, ground; 1 tablespoon preserved turnip; 1 egg; 1/3 lb shrimp; 1/2 banana flower, sliced lengthwise; 2 lime wedges

Servings: persons

3 1/2 ounces rice sticks
1/3 cup extra firm tofu
1 1/2 cups chinese chives, green
1 1/3 cups bean sprouts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
1/2 teaspoon dried arbol chile, ground
1 tablespoon preserved turnip
1 egg
1/3 lb shrimp
1/2 banana flower, sliced lengthwise
2 lime wedges

1
Soak the dry noodles in lukewarm water while preparing the other ingredients, for 10-15 minutes.
2
Julienne tofu and cut into pieces 1 inch long.
3
Cut up Chinese chives into 1 inch long pieces. Set aside a few fresh chives for a garnish.
4
Rinse the bean sprouts and save half for serving fresh.
5
Mince shallot and garlic together.
6
Heat the oil in a wok on high.
7
Fry the peanuts until toasted and remove them from the wok.
8
Add shallot, garlic and tofu and stir them until they start to brown.
9
The noodles should be flexible but not expanded at this point. Drain the noodles and add to the wok. Stir quickly to keep things from sticking.
10
Add tamarind, sugar, fish sauce, chili pepper and preserved turnip. Stir. The heat should remain high. If your wok is not hot enough, you will see a lot of juice in the wok at this point. Turn up the heat, if it is the case.
11
Make room for the egg by pushing all noodles to the side of the wok. Crack the egg onto the wok and scramble it until it is almost all cooked. Fold the egg into the noodles.
12
Add shrimp and stir for a minute.
13
Add bean sprouts, chives. Stir a few more times. The noodles should be soft and very tangled.
14
Pour onto the serving plate and sprinkle with the fried peanuts. Serve hot with banana flower, a wedge of lime, raw Chinese chives and raw bean sprouts.

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 ounces rice sticks, 1/3 cup extra firm tofu, 1 1/2 cups chinese chives, green, 1 1/3 cups bean sprouts, and more.

Yes, Authentic Pad Thai falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Pad Thai

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Variations & substitutions

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