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Pad Thai is a popular street food in Thailand, known for its balance of flavors and textures. It combines stir-fried rice noodles with a variety of ingredients, often reflecting local tastes and available produce. The dish has roots in Chinese cuisine and was popularized in Thailand during the mid-20th century as part of a national campaign to promote Thai identity.

Ingredients

  • โ—rice noodles
  • โ—tofu
  • โ—shrimp
  • โ—egg
  • โ—bean sprouts
  • โ—peanuts
  • โ—green onions
  • โ—lime
  • โ—fish sauce
  • โ—sugar
  • โ—chili powder

Instructions

  1. 1Soak rice noodles in warm water until soft, then drain.
  2. 2In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add tofu and shrimp, cooking until shrimp is pink and tofu is golden.
  4. 4Push ingredients to the side, crack in eggs, and scramble until cooked.
  5. 5Mix in softened noodles, fish sauce, sugar, and chili powder.
  6. 6Stir-fry everything together for a few minutes, then add bean sprouts and green onions.
  7. 7Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.

Ingredient Alternatives

tofu

Healthier: tempeh

Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is more nutritious, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

shrimp

Healthier: chicken breast

Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

fish sauce

Healthier: soy sauce

Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a budget option.

Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment

large panspatulabowl
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Also Known As

Phad ThaiPad Thai Noodles

Ingredients

  • โ—200g rice noodles
  • โ—150g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • โ—100g pork, thinly sliced
  • โ—2 eggs
  • โ—2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • โ—3 cloves garlic, minced
  • โ—1 cup bean sprouts
  • โ—2 green onions, chopped
  • โ—2 tbsp soy sauce
  • โ—1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • โ—1 tsp sugar
  • โ—Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened, then drain.
  2. 2In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4Add the sliced pork and shrimp to the pan, cooking until the pork is browned and the shrimp is pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5Push the meat to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the other side, scrambling them until fully cooked.
  6. 6Add the soaked rice noodles to the pan, mixing everything together.
  7. 7Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, stirring well to combine.
  8. 8Add the bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  9. 9Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
  10. 10Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Equipment

large panwokspatulameasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

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