A flavorful and spicy shrimp Pad Thai that combines the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. It's a quick and delicious meal that will delight your taste buds.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 150 g bean sprouts
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 green onions
- 1 lime
- 50 g peanuts
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 200 g rice noodles
- 400 g shrimp
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes or until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Step 5
Push the shrimp to one side of the pan and add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked.
Step 6
Add the soaked noodles to the pan, followed by the fish sauce mixture. Toss everything together to combine.
Step 7
Add the bean sprouts, green onions, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top.
Step 9
Serve the Pad Thai with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.