How to Make Delicious Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish made of rice noodles, shrimp, eggs, and various seasonings, served with a side of onion and bean sprouts, topped with lime juice and crushed peanuts. It is versatile, affordable, and easy to make. Plus, the flavors of this dish will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here are simple instructions on how to make delicious Pad Thai.
Ingredients
To get started, you will need the following ingredients:
– 4 ounces of Pad Thai Noodles
– 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup of frozen shrimp, defrosted
– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
– 1/4 cup of fish sauce
– 3 tablespoons of white sugar
– 1 tablespoon of diced shallots
– 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste
– 1 tablespoon of ground red chili
– 1/4 cup of chopped sweet chili sauce
– 1/4 cup of beansprouts
– Juice of 1 lime
– 4 tablespoons of crushed peanuts
Instructions
Once you have all the necessary ingredients, follow these simple steps to prepare your pad thai:
1. Boil water in a large pot. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions. When they’re finished cooking, drain the noodles and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and shrimp and cook for about two minutes.
3. Add the eggs and cook until they are slightly brown.
4. Add the fish sauce, sugar, shallot, tamarind paste, and chili. Mix together and cook for about two minutes.
5. Add the cooked noodles and sweet chili sauce. Mix together and cook for about two minutes.
6. Add the bean sprouts, lime juice, and crushed peanuts. Mix together and cook for about two minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy!
Enjoying Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a hearty and satisfying dish. You can customize it with your own favorite toppings and spices. Enjoy your Pad Thai with an extra squeeze of lime and crushed peanuts. Connect these flavors beautifully with a drizzle of fish sauce, tamarind paste, and chili. Serve it with a side of vegetables and some fresh basil leaves. Bon appetit!