Pad Thai: A Flavorful Thai Classic
Indulge in the vibrant taste of homemade Pad Thai, where fragrant rice noodles meet a tangy, savory sauce, crunchy peanuts, and fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, ready to impress your family and friends. With its balance of sweet, sour, and umami flavors, this Pad Thai will quickly become your go-to recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (or shrimp/tofu)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup peanuts, crushed
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water until tender yet firm; drain and set aside.
- Whisk together tamarind paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Push chicken aside; pour beaten eggs into the pan and scramble gently until just set.
- Add drained noodles and sauce to the skillet; toss to coat thoroughly.
- Stir in bean sprouts and half of the green onions; cook briefly until heated through.
- Serve hot topped with crushed peanuts and remaining green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg