Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

4 unit

Garlic Cloves

finely crushed

1 tbsp

Fish Sauce

4 tbsp

Lime Juice

1 tsp

Palm Sugar

crushed

2 unit

Large Eggs

beaten

12 ounce

Rice Vermicelli

soaked

4 ounce

Shrimp

peeled

4 ounce

Bean Sprouts

4 unit

Green Onions

sliced

2 tbsp

Dry Shrimp

ground

2 tbsp

Roasted Peanuts

minced

2 tbsp

Cilantro Leaves

4 slice

Lime Slices

Step 1
~3 min

Soak rice vermicelli in water for 20 minutes, then drain.

Step 2
~3 min

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

Step 3
~3 min

Add crushed garlic to the wok and stir-fry until golden brown (about 1 minute).

Step 4
~3 min

Add fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar to the wok and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5
~3 min

Quickly stir in beaten eggs and cook for a few seconds, scrambling them slightly.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the soaked and drained rice vermicelli to the wok, coating the noodles with the garlic, egg, and sauce mixture.

Step 7
~3 min

Add shrimp, 3/4 of the bean sprouts, and half of the sliced green onions to the wok.

Step 8
~3 min

Continue stir-frying until the noodles are tender and the shrimp is cooked through (about 3-5 minutes).

Key Technique: Stir-frying
Step 9
~3 min

Transfer the contents of the wok to a warmed serving dish.

Step 10
~3 min

Garnish with the remaining bean sprouts, green onions, ground dry shrimp, minced roasted peanuts, cilantro leaves, and lime slices.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of lime juice and sugar to your preference.

Don't overcook the noodles, as they will become mushy.

Prepare all ingredients before starting to stir-fry for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot, immediately after cooking.

Accompany with a side of chili flakes for extra spice.

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

Pad Thai is one of Thailand's national dishes, widely available as street food and in restaurants.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Celebrations
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering
Takeout Fakeout

Popularity Score

75/100

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