Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 unit

black bean pasta

dry

2 unit

egg whites

4 unit

green onions

chopped

8 unit

bean sprouts

drained

1 unit

garlic clove

diced

1 unit

gingerroot

peeled and diced

1 tbsp

tamarind paste

2 tbsp

honey

1 tbsp

peanut butter

2 tbsp

rice vinegar

1 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tbsp

sesame oil

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

cornstarch

3 tbsp

hot sauce

1 unit

bell pepper

1 ounce

fresh cilantro

chopped

1 unit

lime

cut into wedges

Step 1
~2 min

Cook black bean pasta according to package directions.

Step 2
~2 min

Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.

Step 3
~2 min

Separate seeds from tamarind paste and discard.

Step 4
~2 min

Heat sesame and olive oils in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat.

Step 5
~2 min

Add diced garlic, ginger, and chopped green onions to the skillet.

Step 6
~2 min

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened.

Step 7
~2 min

Add the cooked black bean pasta to the skillet and blend thoroughly with the aromatics.

Step 8
~2 min

Add tamarind paste, honey, peanut butter, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and hot sauce to the skillet.

Step 9
~2 min

Blend all ingredients thoroughly to coat the pasta.

Step 10
~2 min

In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 11
~2 min

Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce mixture in the skillet.

Step 12
~2 min

Continue boiling the sauce until it thickens, stirring constantly.

Step 13
~2 min

Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until slightly frothy.

Step 14
~2 min

Gently fold the egg whites into the pasta mixture and blend thoroughly until cooked.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve immediately with lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro as desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the level of spice.

For a richer flavor, use homemade tamarind paste.

Garnish with chopped peanuts for added crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead, but pasta is best cooked fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course.

Accompany with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Satay Skewers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand (inspired)

Cultural Significance

Pad Thai is a popular street food dish in Thailand.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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