Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
8 unit

rice noodles

1 tbsp

tamarind paste

1.5 tbsp

fish sauce

1.5 tbsp

sugar

1 tbsp

lime juice

4 cup

broccoli florets

1 unit

carrot

thinly sliced

0.5 cup

canola oil

2 tsp

garlic

minced

1 tsp

ginger

minced

16 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

2 unit

eggs

lightly beaten

3 unit

scallions

thinly sliced

1 cup

bean sprouts

13 cup

peanuts

chopped salted

3 tbsp

cilantro

chopped

1 unit

lime

cut into wedges

1 tsp

sesame seeds

1 pinch

red pepper flakes

Step 1
~3 min

Soak rice noodles in cold water for 1 hour.

Step 2
~3 min

Whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and water for the sauce.

Step 3
~3 min

Lightly steam broccoli and carrot.

Step 4
~3 min

Drain the soaked noodles.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat oil in a wok over high heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

Step 7
~3 min

Sauté shrimp until almost cooked through (2-3 minutes).

Step 8
~3 min

Transfer shrimp to a plate.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir-fry noodles for 1 minute.

Step 10
~3 min

Pour in most of the tamarind sauce and toss to coat.

Step 11
~3 min

Add more sauce if needed.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook noodles until al dente.

Step 13
~3 min

Push noodles aside and scramble eggs in the wok.

Step 14
~3 min

Add shrimp, broccoli, carrot, scallions, bean sprouts, and half the peanuts.

Step 15
~3 min

Toss to mix well.

Step 16
~3 min

Divide among 4 plates.

Step 17
~3 min

Garnish with remaining peanuts, cilantro, lime wedges, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes (optional).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the sauce to your taste.

Don't overcook the shrimp.

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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 of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Serve with extra lime wedges.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Thai Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

National dish of Thailand.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Songkran (Thai New Year)

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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