Pad Thai

Savor the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this quick and easy Pad Thai, featuring succulent shrimp, zesty lime, and crunchy peanuts. Ideal for a weeknight dinner that brings a taste of the street food scene to your home.

• 100 g rice noodles
• 150 g shrimp
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 eggs large eggs
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
• 2 stems green onions
• 1 lime lime wedges

Method

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Push the shrimp to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until set.

5. 5

   Add the soaked rice noodles to the pan, along with the fish sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Stir-fry everything together for about 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through.

6. 6

   Add bean sprouts and half of the green onions. Toss everything together for another minute.

7. 7

   Serve hot, topped with chopped peanuts, remaining green onions, and lime wedges on the side.