Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
6 unit

rice stick noodles

soaked

0.33 cup

chili sauce

0.25 cup

fish sauce

0.25 cup

lime juice

fresh

1 tsp

asian chili paste

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

6 unit

garlic cloves

minced

4 unit

shallots

sliced

1 unit

green pepper

sliced

1 unit

sweet red pepper

sliced

12 unit

large shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 unit

egg

lightly beaten

4 unit

tofu

cubed

2 cup

bean sprouts

6 unit

green onions

sliced

0.5 cup

fresh coriander

chopped

0.5 cup

toasted peanuts

chopped

1 unit

lime wedge

1 unit

coriander sprig

Step 1
~3 min

Soak rice noodles in warm water until flexible (about 15 minutes).

Step 2
~3 min

Drain the noodles and set aside.

Step 3
~3 min

In a small bowl, whisk together chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, water, and chili paste.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir-fry garlic, shallots, and green and red peppers until softened (about 4 minutes).

Step 6
~3 min

Add the stir-fried vegetables to the noodles.

Step 7
~3 min

Add remaining oil to the wok.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir-fry shrimp until pink (about 2 minutes).

Step 9
~3 min

Add the fish sauce mixture and bring to a boil.

Step 10
~3 min

Reduce heat to medium and stir in the egg.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened (about 1 minute).

Step 12
~3 min

Add the noodle mixture, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and chopped coriander.

Step 13
~3 min

Toss and stir-fry until noodles are tender (about 3 minutes).

Step 14
~3 min

Garnish with peanuts, coriander sprigs, and lime wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust chili paste to your spice preference.

Garnish generously with peanuts and lime.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after cooking.

Pairs well with spring rolls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Tom Yum Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

Popular street food dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

80/100

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