Taste of Thailand: Pad Thai

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup shrimp, cooked and peeled (optional)
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Step 1: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a wok or large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add cubed tofu and cook until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Push tofu to one side of the pan and add minced garlic to the other side. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Push tofu and garlic to the side, pour beaten eggs into the pan, and scramble until cooked.
  5. Step 5: Add cooked shrimp (if using), bean sprouts, and cooked rice noodles to the pan. Toss to combine.
  6. Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and chili powder to make the sauce.
  7. Step 7: Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss until everything is well coated and heated through.
  8. Step 8: Serve Pad Thai topped with chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and lime wedges on the side.

Notes:

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Thailand with this classic Pad Thai. A perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy!

Enjoy the taste of Thailand!