Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 unit

wide rice noodles

cooked

0.25 cup

warm water

1 tbsp

tamarind paste

3 tbsp

light brown sugar

3 tbsp

fish sauce

1.5 tsp

chili-garlic sauce

4 tbsp

stir-fry oil

3 unit

garlic cloves

minced

0.5 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 unit

egg

lightly beaten

2 unit

carrots

thin strips

3 unit

green onions

coarsely chopped

1 cup

bean sprouts

0.25 cup

peanuts

chopped

0.25 cup

cilantro

fresh leaves

4 unit

Lime wedges

Step 1
~2 min

Cook rice noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Combine warm water and tamarind paste, stir until dissolved.

Step 3
~2 min

Stir in brown sugar, fish sauce, and chili-garlic sauce. Set aside the sauce.

Step 4
~2 min

Heat wok or skillet over high heat.

Step 5
~2 min

Add 2 tablespoons of oil and minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds.

Step 6
~2 min

Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and cooked through (about 3 minutes). Transfer shrimp to a plate.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat remaining oil in the wok.

Step 8
~2 min

Add cooked noodles and half of the sauce mixture. Cook 1 minute, separating noodles with tongs.

Step 9
~2 min

Push noodles to the side to create space.

Step 10
~2 min

Add remaining teaspoon of oil and pour in the beaten egg. Cook, stirring, until set.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir in carrots, green onions, remaining sauce mixture, and half the bean sprouts.

Step 12
~2 min

Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.

Step 13
~2 min

Top with peanuts, cilantro, and remaining bean sprouts.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust chili-garlic sauce to your spice preference.

Use fresh bean sprouts for best results.

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 hot.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

A national dish of Thailand.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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