Ingredients
– 8 ounces rice noodles
– 3 tablespoons oil
– 3 cloves minced garlic
– 8 ounces uncooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu cut into small pieces
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
– 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper
– 3 chopped green onions
– 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
– 2 limes
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– 3 tablespoons fish sauce
– 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
– 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or tamarind paste for a more authentic taste
– 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce or more to taste
– 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter for added creaminess
Instructions
1-Add the cooked noodles, sauce, 1 cup of fresh bean sprouts, and most of the 1/2 cup of dry roasted peanuts to the pan; toss everything together for even coating.
2-Once mixed, remove from heat and garnish with the remaining peanuts, 3 chopped green onions, 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, and wedges from 2 limes.
3-Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavors. For more Thai recipe ideas, check out our quick Thai soup options that complement this dish perfectly.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
🍜 Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes before cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy during stir-frying
🥘 Keep all ingredients prepared and ready before you start cooking – Pad Thai cooks quickly and requires constant stirring
🌶️ Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha, or serve with extra hot sauce on the side
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Can be vegetarian/vegan with tofu
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg