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Authentic Pad Thai
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz firm tofu, cubed
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup palm sugar
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Soak 8 oz of rice noodles in hot water for 10-15 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add 8 oz of cubed firm tofu to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Push the tofu to one side of the wok.
- Crack 2 eggs into the wok and scramble until cooked through. Mix the eggs with the tofu.
- Add the soaked rice noodles to the wok, followed by 1/4 cup of tamarind paste, 1/4 cup of fish sauce, and 1/4 cup of palm sugar. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are well coated and heated through.
- Add 1/2 cup of bean sprouts and continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the pad thai to serving plates and garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts, 2 chopped green onions, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Pad Thai is a popular stir-fried noodle dish from Thailand, with a history dating back to the 1930s. It was created as part of a nationalistic campaign to promote Thai identity and has since become a global favorite. The dish typically includes rice noodles, tofu, shrimp, peanuts, bean sprouts, and a tangy tamarind sauce. Chefs like Thipsamai in Bangkok are renowned for their exceptional Pad Thai. The best versions of this dish can be found in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The key to a great Pad Thai lies in the balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, and the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
45 min
4
450 calories
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