How do I make pad thai?

Tantalize your taste buds with our homemade 'Pad Thai' recipe! Experience the iconic flavors of Thai street food right in your kitchen.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make pad thai. Items include: Rice noodles Vegetable oil Garlic Bean sprouts Tofu Roasted peanuts Fish sauce Tamarind paste Sugar Lime juice Eggs Green onions Cilantro

Rice noodles 8 ounces
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
Garlic 2 cloves
Bean sprouts 1 cup
Tofu 1/2 cup, diced
Roasted peanuts 1/4 cup, chopped
Fish sauce 2 tablespoons
Tamarind paste 2 tablespoons
Sugar 2 tablespoons
Lime juice 2 tablespoons
Eggs 2
Green onions 1/4 cup, chopped
Cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped

Take note
Please note that this recipe contains peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, make sure to use suitable substitutes. Also, be careful when handling hot pans and sharp knives!

1

Prepare the ingredients

First, gather all the ingredients you'll need: 8 ounces of rice noodles, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 cup of bean sprouts, 1/2 cup of diced tofu, 1/4 cup of chopped roasted peanuts, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.

2

Soften the rice noodles

Place the rice noodles in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for about 10-15 minutes or until they become soft and pliable. Drain the noodles and set them aside.

3

Heat up the wok

Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4

Add the tofu and shrimp

Push the garlic to one side of the wok and add the diced tofu to the empty space. Stir-fry the tofu for a few minutes until it starts to brown. Then, add the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

5

Make the sauce

In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and lime juice until well combined. Set the sauce aside for later.

6

Scramble the eggs

Push the tofu and shrimp to one side of the wok and crack two eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs with a spatula until they are fully cooked and scrambled.

7

Add the noodles and sauce

Now, add the softened rice noodles to the wok along with the sauce you prepared earlier. Use a pair of tongs to toss everything together, ensuring that the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.

8

Finish it off

Add the bean sprouts, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro to the wok. Give everything a final toss to combine all the flavors. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the bean sprouts have slightly wilted.

9

Serve and enjoy

Transfer the Pad Thai to serving plates and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped roasted peanuts. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over the top for an extra burst of citrusy flavor. Now, dig in and enjoy the delicious taste of homemade Pad Thai!