Classic Pad Thai
A delightful blend of textures and flavors, this classic Pad Thai combines chewy rice noodles, crispy tofu, and fresh bean sprouts for an authentic Thai experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup tofu, cubed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 20-30 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the tofu in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden.
- Push tofu to the side, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until cooked.
- Add soaked noodles, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir-fry everything together for about 3-5 minutes, melding the flavors.
- Add green onions and bean sprouts; cook for another 2 minutes until just tender.
- Serve hot, topped with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust the fish sauce, tamarind, and sugar to taste. Use firm tofu for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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