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Pad Thai

Quick and Delicious Pad Thai Ready in Just 15 Minutes

Enjoy homemade Pad Thai with sweet, tangy, and umami flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Rice Noodle wide and flat for best texture
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Tamarind Concentrate or substitute with lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or Palm Sugar traditional palm sugar preferred
  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce substitute soy sauce for vegetarian version
For the Proteins
  • 1 cup Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz Prawns peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Tofu marinated before cutting for flavor
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Shallot yellow onion can be substituted
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced for best flavor
  • 2 stalks Green Onion chives can be substituted
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts for crunchy texture
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil (Canola or Vegetable) avoid olive oil
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Roasted Peanuts optional but highly recommended

Equipment

  • large pan or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Pad Thai
  1. Soak the wide, flat rice noodles in warm water for about 5 minutes until they soften but are still a bit firm. Drain well before using.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the tamarind concentrate, brown sugar, dark soy sauce, and fish sauce. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
  4. Add the peeled and deveined prawns, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in the marinated tofu, minced shallots, and fresh garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the soaked noodles and pour the sauce over them. Toss gently for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are coated.
  7. Push the mixture to one side of the pan, crack in the eggs, let sit for 30 seconds before scrambling them in.
  8. Add fresh bean sprouts and sliced green onions, sauté for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Noodle soaking is key for texture; adjust flavors in sauce according to taste. Finish with fresh greens for crunch.

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