The Best Pad Thai Recipe

Name: The Best Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) package medium size rice sticks; 1/4 cup tamarind juice; 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 teaspoons tomato ketchup; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 6 shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 ounces tofu, cubed; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup bean sprouts; 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, crushed; cilantro; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 (7 ounce) package medium size rice sticks
1/4 cup tamarind juice
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
6 shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 ounces tofu, cubed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, crushed
cilantro
lime wedge

1
Optional garnishes: sprigs of fresh cilantro and lime wedges
2
Soak rice noodles in cold water for at least 1 hour (noodles can be soaked longer and even over night). Drain and set aside.
3
In a bowl, combine tamarind juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok, add garlic. Saute for 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant. Add shrimp, tofu and egg. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until egg is scrambled. Add rice noodles and tamarind juice mixture. Stir-fry all ingredients until well cooked and combined. Serve with bean sprouts on the side, peanuts sprinkled over the top, with fresh cilantro and lime wedge garnishes.

416

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 ounce) package medium size rice sticks, 1/4 cup tamarind juice, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Pad Thai

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