Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
2
servings
4 tbsp

Peanut Oil

1.5 tbsp

Rice Vinegar

1 tbsp

Sesame Oil

1 tbsp

Tamari

0.5 unit

Lemon Juice

Juiced

1 tsp

Sriracha

To Taste

0.25 cup

Peanut Butter

8 unit

Stir Fry Rice Noodles

1 unit

Red Bell Pepper

Sliced Into Strips

2 unit

Carrots

Peeled And Sliced Thinly On An Angle

1 cup

Snow Peas

4 unit

Mushrooms

Stemmed And Sliced

8 unit

Water Chestnuts

Drained

2 clove

Garlic

Peeled And Minced

0.5 cup

Peanuts

Lightly Salted, Ground, For Garnish

4 sprig

Cilantro

Torn, For Garnish

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare all vegetables by slicing the red bell pepper into strips, peeling and thinly slicing the carrots on an angle, and stemming and slicing the mushrooms.

Step 2
~3 min

Combine peanut oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, tamari, lemon juice, sriracha, and peanut butter in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3
~3 min

Bring water to a boil.

Step 4
~3 min

Pour boiling water over rice noodles and let sit for 8-10 minutes, or according to package directions.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat peanut oil in a hot wok or nonstick pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the sliced red bell pepper, carrots, and snow peas to the hot oil.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir-fry until the vegetables start to brown but still retain their color, about 6-7 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Add water chestnuts and minced garlic, and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Step 9
~3 min

Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the soaked rice noodles to the wok.

Step 11
~3 min

Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and the vegetables are well distributed.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately on a plate, garnished with ground peanuts and torn cilantro leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of Sriracha to your preferred spice level.

For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter.

Add other vegetables such as bean sprouts or broccoli.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Pair with a side of spring rolls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Satay

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

Pad Thai is a popular street food dish in Thailand.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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