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Pad Thai

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Pad Thai is a popular Thai street food dish made from stir-fried rice noodles, mixed with a combination of eggs, tofu, shrimp or chicken, and flavored with tamarind paste, fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic or shallots, red chili pepper, and palm sugar. It is served with lime wedges and often topped with roasted peanuts. This dish is known for its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, making it a favorite among many.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces of flat rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste
  • 1/4 cup of fish sauce
  • 1/3 cup of palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of chopped shallots or red onion
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1/2 pound of shrimp, chicken, or tofu
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup of bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup of crushed peanuts
  • 1/4 cup of chopped green onions or chives
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Crushed red chili flakes (optional)

Appliances and Special Utensils:

Recipe:

  1. Preparation of Ingredients:
    • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes until they are soft but still firm. Drain and set aside.
    • Mix the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar together in a small bowl until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Cooking:
    • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the shallots and garlic, and stir-fry until they start to brown.
    • Add your choice of protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu) and cook until they are well done.
    • Push the ingredients to the side of the wok, crack the eggs into the center, and scramble until nearly cooked.
  3. Combining:
    • Add the drained noodles to the wok. Pour the tamarind mixture over the noodles and toss everything together. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and well coated with the sauce.
    • Mix in the bean sprouts and half of the crushed peanuts.
  4. Serving:
    • Serve hot, garnished with the remaining peanuts, green onions, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of chili flakes if desired.

This recipe serves about 3-4 people and captures the essence of traditional Thai flavors. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste, adding more sugar, fish sauce, or tamarind paste if needed.