Authentic Pad Thai
This authentic pad thai recipe transports you to Thailand with its perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, all made easily at home.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles broken in half
- 6 tbsp peanut oil divided
- 1 lb medium shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp palm sugar
- 3 tbsp Thai fish sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind puree
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice plus lime wedges for serving
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 medium shallot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 6 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 c bean sprouts
- 0.25 c chopped peanuts coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro coarsely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Start by soaking the rice noodles in boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes until they're tender yet firm.
- In a skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Once hot, toss in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set them aside in a bowl.
- In that same skillet over medium heat, add another tablespoon of oil. Whisk the eggs together and pour them in, stirring gently until just set, around 1 to 2 minutes. Combine them with the shrimp.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together the palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind, lime juice, cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons of peanut oil, and a tablespoon of water until smooth.
- Put 2 tablespoons of oil back into the skillet and heat it. Sauté the chopped shallot and garlic until they start to turn golden, about a minute. Add the scallions and continue cooking until soft.
- Pour in the prepared sauce, allowing it to simmer slightly before adding the noodles, shrimp, and eggs. Toss everything to combine and heat through.
- Finally, fold in the bean sprouts and peanuts, mixing well. Serve the pad thai garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
This pad thai recipe offers a delightful mix of flavors that can be made in your own kitchen. It's a fun meal to prepare and a favorite to serve.
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