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This easy Pad Thai recipe features stir-fried rice noodles tossed with chicken, shrimp, tofu, eggs, crunchy peanuts, and a flavorful tamarind sauce. Better than takeout and ready in just 35 minutes, this classic Thai noodle dish is perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Pad Thai

  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 pound chicken, shrimp, tofu, or preferred protein
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Red pepper flakes or chili sauce, optional

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Soak the rice noodles according to package directions until softened. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, soy sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar to make the sauce.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken, shrimp, tofu, or chosen protein and cook until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and crack in the eggs. Scramble until just cooked.
  • Add the softened noodles and pour in the sauce.
  • Toss everything together until the noodles are tender and evenly coated with sauce.
  • Return the cooked protein to the skillet and stir in the bean sprouts and green onions.
  • Serve hot topped with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and optional chili flakes or chili sauce.

Notes

Tamarind paste gives Pad Thai its signature tangy flavor.Avoid overcooking the noodles to keep them from becoming mushy.Add carrots, snap peas, or bell peppers for extra vegetables.Use tofu and vegetarian fish sauce alternatives for a vegetarian version.For extra spice, add Thai chilies, chili oil, or sriracha.Toss the noodles quickly once the sauce is added to prevent sticking.

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