Pad Thai With Shrimp And Tofu Recipe

Name: Pad Thai With Shrimp And Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon thai style chili sauce; 2 teaspoons concentrate tamarind juice; 2 teaspoons ketchup; 2 teaspoons chili peppers; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons ginger, minced (optional); 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup small head napa cabbage, shredded; 6 ounces dried flat rice noodles; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shrimp; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 cup green onion (cut diagonal in 1/2 inch segments); 1/4 cup cilantro; 1/2 cup firm tofu (cut into strips about 1 inch long, matchsticks); 1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and crushed; 1 lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon thai style chili sauce
2 teaspoons concentrate tamarind juice
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons chili peppers
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ginger, minced (optional)
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup small head napa cabbage, shredded
6 ounces dried flat rice noodles
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shrimp
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup green onion (cut diagonal in 1/2 inch segments)
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 cup firm tofu (cut into strips about 1 inch long, matchsticks)
1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and crushed
1 lime wedge

1
Start by soaking the flat rice noodles in slightly hot water for 30-50 minutes. Lets prepare the other ingredients while soaking.
2
Cut the firm tofu into matchsticks cuts (thin strips about 1 inch long). Fry the tofu in 1 tbsp peanut oil until golden on all sides. Set aside.
3
Add salt to egg and gently stir.
4
Prepare the sauce. Combine fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, Thai Style Chili Sauce, Tamarind juice concentrate, ketchup, and chili pepper. Set aside.
5
Heat up 1 tbsp peanut oil over medium-high fire; add garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
6
Once garlic begin to brown, add cabbage, stir until soften.
7
Add the prepared sauce.
8
Add the flat rice noodles, stirring quickly to prevent from sticking. Taste the noodles to check firmness. Noodles should be heavier in taste at the moment, but if it's not soft enough, add a little water and cook a bit longer.
9
Put noodles to one side, crack egg into pan, and in about 20 seconds, scramble and fold into noodles.
10
Add shrimp, stir for 30 seconds.
11
Add bean sprouts, green onion, firm tofu, and peanuts.
12
When shrimps are pink on both sides, remove from fire.
13
Serve with cilantro and lime juice.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon thai style chili sauce, and more.

Yes, Pad Thai With Shrimp And Tofu 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!

Pad Thai With Shrimp And Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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