Pad Thai Recipe
Thailand · Servings: 2–3
This is a family recipe, so it may not be accurate. It is still delicious, though.
Ingredients
Optional
- Wedge of lime (garnish)
- Cilantro (coriander) leaves (garnish)
Procedure
- Soak the noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes and strain. Alternatively, pour boiling water over the noodles and let them sit for 7 minutes.)
- Mix the fish sauce with the vinegar, sugar and tamarind juice together in a small bowl.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok on high, and brown the chopped garlic and chili peppers for a minute.
- Cook the meats/tofu in oil, until they are browned (6–8 minutes).
- Add assorted veggies and cook until tender.
- Add noodles. Crack the eggs over the noodles, allow them to cook, and then mix them up.
- Add the fish sauce mix into the wok, mix it all up and turn the heat down to medium.
- Add the chopped green onions and bean sprouts, then stir fry for 2 more minutes.
- Serve on a large plate or bowl. Garnish with chopped peanuts and, optionally, chopped cilantro or coriander and a wedge of lime.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook · Cookbook:Pad Thai, CC BY-SA 3.0.