Ingredients
– 8 ounces rice noodles
– 3 tablespoons oil
– 3 cloves minced garlic
– 8 ounces protein (such as shrimp, chicken, or extra-firm tofu cut into small pieces)
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
– 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper
– 3 chopped green onions
– 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
– 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
– Lime wedges from 2 limes
– 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 (adjust to taste)
– 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (optional, for added creaminess)
Instructions
1-Prepare all ingredients: Soak rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes until softened. Chop vegetables and mince garlic.
2-Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add 1.5 tablespoons of oil. Stir-fry the protein with garlic and bell pepper until cooked through.
3-Push the mixture to one side of the wok, then add 2 beaten eggs on the other side and scramble them into small pieces.
4-Add the noodles, prepared sauce, bean sprouts, and peanuts (save some for garnish), and toss everything together until well mixed.
5-Garnish with green onions, extra peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges from 2 limes. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Last Step:
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🍜 Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes before cooking for the perfect texture that won’t break during stir-frying
🥘 Prepare all ingredients before you start cooking since Pad Thai comes together quickly – this classic stir-fry technique ensures nothing overcooks
🌶️ Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha, and add a splash of lime juice at the end for extra brightness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-free (with gluten-free soy sauce and noodles)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 627
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1867mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 153mg