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Simple Homemade Pad Thai Recipe

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This Simplest Homemade Pad Thai Recipe delivers authentic Thai flavors with minimal effort, featuring juicy shrimp, crispy tofu, fresh vegetables, and a tangy, sweet-savory sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a perfect quick and delicious meal for any day.

Ingredients

Noodles and Protein

  • 120g dried Pad Thai rice stick noodles
  • 100g shrimp
  • ½ fried tofu
  • 2 eggs

Vegetables

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 2 stalks scallions

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water

Garnish

  • Bean sprouts
  • Lime wedge
  • Crushed peanuts
  • Chili powder

Other

  • 3 tbsp cooking oil (divided)

Instructions

  1. Soak Noodles: Soak 120g of dried Pad Thai rice stick noodles in hot boiling water for 5 minutes, ensuring not to exceed 6-8 minutes to prevent mushiness. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, combine ¼ cup water, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp palm sugar, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tbsp dark soy sauce. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Evenly spread 100g shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, around 2 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics and Tofu: In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat. Add 1 sliced shallot, 4 cloves minced garlic, and ½ fried tofu. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly golden.
  5. Scramble Eggs: Crack 2 eggs into the pan and scramble them with the sautéed ingredients, keeping the mixture moving for even cooking.
  6. Add Noodles and Sauce: Toss the soaked noodles into the pan. Pour in the prepared Pad Thai sauce and stir well to coat all noodles with the glossy sauce.
  7. Combine and Finish: Add cooked shrimp, chopped scallions, 1 cup mung bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts. Toss together for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Plate the Pad Thai and garnish with additional fresh bean sprouts, a lime wedge, crushed peanuts, and chili powder to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not over-soak the noodles; 5 minutes is ideal to keep them firm.
  • Use palm sugar for authentic sweetness; brown sugar can be a substitute in a pinch.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
  • To keep tofu crispy, use pre-fried tofu or pan-fry it before adding.
  • Fresh lime juice added at the end brightens the flavor beautifully.

Find it online: https://freshfromkitchen.com/simple-homemade-pad-thai-recipe/