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Flavorful Authentic Pad Thai Recipe Easy Homemade Classic Thai Noodles

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A quick and easy homemade Pad Thai recipe that delivers authentic Thai flavors with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with classic street food vibes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) thin flat rice noodles, soaked until pliable but not mushy
  • 10 oz (300 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined, or firm tofu, pressed and cubed for vegetarian option
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup crushed roasted peanuts
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving
  • Red chili flakes to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water (not boiling) for 20-25 minutes until flexible but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar until sugar dissolves. Adjust taste for balance.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add minced garlic and sliced shallots; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add shrimp or tofu and cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink or tofu is lightly golden.
  6. Push ingredients aside, pour in beaten eggs, cook briefly, then scramble and combine with other ingredients.
  7. Add drained noodles and prepared sauce; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
  8. Add bean sprouts and chopped green onions; toss lightly to combine without overcooking sprouts.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with crushed peanuts, red chili flakes, and fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh tamarind paste for best flavor. Avoid over-soaking noodles to prevent mushiness. Keep wok or pan very hot to develop slight char and avoid sogginess. Stir constantly to prevent sticking. Add a splash of warm water if noodles clump. Garnish with fresh lime juice, peanuts, and chili flakes for best taste.

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Keywords: Pad Thai, Thai noodles, authentic Pad Thai, homemade Pad Thai, easy Pad Thai, Thai street food, shrimp Pad Thai, vegetarian Pad Thai

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