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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Pad Thai has never been easier to prepare at home. And our recipe for Pad Thai leaves you craving for more. Ingredients:
4 ounces wide rice noodles or linguine |
1/4 cup warm water |
1 tablespoon seedless tamarind paste |
3 tablespoons light brown sugar |
3 tablespoons fish sauce |
1 to 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce |
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon stir-fry oil or vegetable oil, divided |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp with tails |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
2 carrots, cut into thin strips |
3 green onions, coarsely chopped |
1 cup bean sprouts |
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped |
1/4 cup very lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves |
lime wedges |
Directions:
1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain, and set aside.
2. Combine warm water and tamarind paste in a 2-cup measuring cup, stirring until dissolved. Stir in brown sugar, fish sauce, and chili-garlic sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat wok over high heat until a few drops of water evaporate immediately. Swirl 2 tablespoons oil in pan to coat. (If using a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.) Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes or until done. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok over high heat (medium-high, if using a nonstick skillet). Add reserved noodles and half of sauce mixture. Cook 1 minute, separating noodles with tongs.
5. Push noodles to edges of wok, forming a well in the center. Pour remaining 1 teaspoon oil into well; pour egg into oil, and cook, stirring, until done. Stir in carrots, green onions, remaining sauce mixture, and 1/2 cup bean sprouts. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Top with peanuts, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 cup bean sprouts; serve immediately with lime wedges.
6. *Tamarind paste adds bright, sour flavor to this iconic noodle dish. Substitute fresh lemon or lime juice, if necessary.
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