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Easy Pad Thai - Authentic Rice Noodle Stir Fry with fresh ingredients and delicious sauce.

Easy Pad Thai - Authentic Rice Noodle Stir Fry

A quick and delicious Pad Thai recipe featuring flat rice noodles, a balance of sweet, salty, and sour flavors, and customizable protein options for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pad Thai
  • 8 ounces flat rice noodles Soak in warm water before cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons oil Neutral oil such as vegetable or canola.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8-10 ounces protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu) Cook until done and set aside.
  • 1-2 cups bean sprouts Add at the end to warm.
  • 3-4 pieces green onions, sliced Garnish at the end.
  • 1 handful crushed peanuts For topping.
  • lime wedges For squeezing over before serving.
  • 1 batch Pad Thai sauce Refer to separate recipe for sauce ingredients.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the rice noodles in a big bowl with warm water until bendy but still firm, about 15 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Pad Thai sauce by mixing tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce (if using), chili flakes or sriracha, and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then your protein choice. Cook until done, then move to the side of the pan or remove to a plate.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 10 seconds. Push to the side, crack in the eggs, and scramble them in the pan.
  3. Add the soaked and drained noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over them. Toss and stir for a few minutes until the noodles finish cooking in the sauce. If it looks dry, add a splash of water.
  4. Finally, add bean sprouts and green onions, warming them for a short time, then turn off the heat. Top with crushed peanuts and squeeze lime juice over everything.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the protein and additional toppings to your liking. Adding a squeeze of lime right before eating enhances the flavor. Serve with extras like chili flakes or chopped peanuts for customization.