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Flavorful Authentic Pad Thai Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner in 30 Minutes

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This flavorful authentic pad thai recipe is quick and easy to make at home, using simple ingredients to create a tangy, sweet, and savory dish that captures the vibrant street food magic in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) flat rice noodles, about 1/4 inch wide
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 7 oz (200 g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed (or shrimp/chicken as alternatives)
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjustable)

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 10-15 minutes until pliable but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar or brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes. Adjust sweetness or sourness to taste.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
  4. Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok. Crack in eggs and scramble quickly until just set but still moist. Push eggs to one side of the wok.
  5. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  6. Add drained noodles to the wok, pour the sauce over, and toss gently with a spatula over high heat for 2-3 minutes until noodles absorb the sauce and become glossy but not mushy.
  7. Return cooked tofu to the wok along with bean sprouts and sliced green onions. Toss everything together for another minute to warm through.
  8. Transfer to plates, sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Do not over-soak noodles to avoid mushiness. Use high heat and preheat your wok or pan for authentic smoky flavor. Prepare all ingredients before cooking as stir-frying moves quickly. Adjust sauce balance to taste. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep ingredients crisp. For vegan version, replace fish sauce with tamari or soy sauce and omit eggs or use scrambled tofu. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat best in a skillet with a splash of water.

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