Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish that is beloved around the world for its delicious combination of flavors and textures. The dish typically features thin rice noodles, stir-fried with a variety of ingredients such as protein, vegetables, and a savory sauce. Pad Thai is often garnished with peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges, and is typically served as a main course.
8ozprotein of choicechicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef
2cupsOnions
2cupscapsicum / bell peppers
1cupgreen onion / Scallions
3clovesgarlicminced
2egg
2tbspOil
2tbspsoy sauce
2tbspfish sauce
2tbspbrown sugar
1tspchilli flakesoptional
1/4cuppeanuts
1/4cupcoriander leaves / cilantro
2limescut into wedges
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Prep Steps
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes or until they are soft and pliable. Drain and set aside.
Slice the onions, bell peppers, and scallions and set aside.
Mince the garlic and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat them lightly.
Cooking Steps
Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
Add the protein of choice and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the protein from the pan and set aside.
Add the onions, bell peppers, and scallions to the pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs on the empty side. Cook until scrambled and then mix with the vegetables.
Add the rice noodles to the pan, along with the sauce mixture. Use a pair of tongs to toss the ingredients together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
Add the cooked protein back to the pan and toss to combine.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the noodles are heated through and slightly crispy.
Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.