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Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a beloved traditional stir-fried noodle dish from Thailand, featuring a savory combination of rice noodles, eggs, and a variety of fresh toppings like bean sprouts and peanuts. This dish is perfectly balanced with sweet, sour, and salty flavors, making it a hearty and vibrant meal.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Soak rice noodles in warm water until they are soft, about 20-30 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add garlic and cook until aromatic.
- 4
Beat the eggs and pour into the skillet, scrambling until just set.
- 5
Add the drained noodles and stir to mix with eggs.
- 6
Pour in fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and red chili pepper, mixing until the noodles are evenly coated.
- 7
Stir in cooked shrimp or tofu, allowing them to heat through.
- 8
Remove the pan from heat and mix in bean sprouts, green onions, and crushed peanuts.
- 9
Serve hot garnished with lime wedges and additional peanuts if desired.
Ingredients list
- rice noodles (200 grams)
- vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- garlic (2 cloves)
- eggs (2)
- fish sauce (3 tablespoons)
- tamarind paste (1 tablespoon)
- brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
- red chili pepper (1 teaspoon)
- tofu (optional) (100 grams)
- bean sprouts (1 cup)
- green onions (1/4 cup)
- crushed peanuts (1/4 cup)
- lime wedges (for garnishing)