Enticing Pad Thai Recipe
Savor the vibrant flavors of homemade Pad Thai, a beloved Thai street food dish that brings together chewy rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and your choice of protein. Drenched in a tangy tamarind sauce with a hint of sweetness, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. With each bite, experience an explosion of taste that will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup firm tofu or 1 cup chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 30 minutes until softened but still al dente. Drain and set aside.
- If using chicken, slice thinly; cube the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Push veggies aside and scramble the beaten eggs until just set.
- Add drained noodles and sauce ingredients (tamarind paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice). Stir-fry until well combined and heated through.
- Serve garnished with bean sprouts, sliced green onions, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg