This easy Pad Thai recipe has rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, tofu, peanuts, scrambled eggs, and fresh vegetables all tossed together in a delicious homemade sauce. It's packed with flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes!
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
4.97 stars (5137 reviews)
Keywords
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Ingredients
8 ounces flat rice noodles
3 Tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic (, minced)
8 ounces uncooked shrimp, chicken, or extra-firm tofu (, cut into small pieces )
2 eggs
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
1 red bell pepper (, thinly sliced)
3 green onions (, chopped)
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 limes
1/2 cup Fresh cilantro (, chopped)
3 Tablespoons fish sauce
1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
5 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar (, or Tamarind Paste*)
1 Tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce (, or more, to taste)
2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter* ((optional))
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
Thai
Steps
Cook noodles according to package instructions, just until tender. Rinse under cold water.
Make sauce by combining sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
Stir Fry:: Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, chicken or tofu, garlic and bell pepper. The shrimp will cook quickly, about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until pink. If using chicken, cook until just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes, flipping only once.
Push everything to the side of the pan. Add a little more oil and add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs, breaking them into small pieces with a spatula as they cook.
Add noodles, sauce, bean sprouts and peanuts to the wok (reserving some peanuts for topping at the end). Toss everything to combine.
Garnish the top with green onions, extra peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately!
Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 627 kcal
Carbohydrates: 77 g
Protein: 22 g
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 153 mg
Sodium: 1867 mg
Sugar: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
Reviews
Jessie on 2024-03-21 (5 stars): I’ve never commented on any recipe ever but this was SO GOOD!! Pad Thai is my go to comfort food and this hit the spot! The sauce is a perfect balance of flavors…love it!
