Shrimp or Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Shrimp or Chicken Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium purple onion, finely sliced; 14 lb shrimp or 14 lb chicken; 2 teaspoons oil; ¼ cup fish sauce; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons tamarind paste, mixed with; ¼ cup water; 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup bean sprouts; ¼ cup peanuts; ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces rice noodles
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium purple onion, finely sliced
14 lb shrimp or 14 lb chicken
2 teaspoons oil
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons tamarind paste, mixed with
¼ cup water
1 egg, beaten
½ cup bean sprouts
¼ cup peanuts
¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped

1
Deep rice noodles in warm water until soft but firm, drain a set aside.
2
Heat oil in a wok.
3
Add garlic and purple onion, stir fry 3 minutes.
4
Add shrimp or chicken, cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add noodles.
6
Pre-mix fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and tamarind concentrate with water, then pour it onto the noodles.
7
Cook until almost dry.
8
Slowly add the beaten egg.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Top with cilantro, bean sprouts and peanuts.
11
Serve and enjoy.

3227

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

515

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces rice noodles, 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 medium purple onion, finely sliced, 14 lb shrimp or 14 lb chicken, and more.

Yes, Shrimp or Chicken 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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Shrimp or Chicken Pad Thai

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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