Easy Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Easy Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried wide rice noodles; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil, divided; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 8 ounces small shrimp (see Tip), peeled and deveined; 4 cups mung bean sprouts; 1/2 cup sliced scallion greens; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional); Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

6 ounces dried wide rice noodles
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces small shrimp (see Tip), peeled and deveined
4 cups mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup sliced scallion greens
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

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1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until just al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
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2.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large deep skillet over high heat until very hot. Add garlic and stir-fry until golden, about 10 seconds. Add eggs and cook, stirring, until scrambled, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; stir-fry until the shrimp curl and turn pink, about 2 minutes.
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3.Add the noodles, bean sprouts, scallion greens, vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar and crushed red pepper; toss until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

386

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No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces dried wide rice noodles, 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil, divided, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

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