Pad Thai Easy Recipe

Introduction

Ingredient

• 8 oz. rice noodles
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 2 tbsp. fish sauce
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 10-15 minutes until they are soft.
2. In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onions to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
4. Push the garlic and green onions to the side of the wok and crack the eggs into the empty space.
5. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked.
6. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until they are pink and cooked through.
7. Drain the rice noodles and add them to the wok.
8. Add the bean sprouts and chopped peanuts to the wok.
9. In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
10. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir-fry everything together until the sauce is evenly distributed.
11. Transfer the pad thai to a serving dish and garnish with additional chopped peanuts and green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 448
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 64g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 1472mg

Tips and Variations

• If you don't like shrimp, you can substitute it with chicken, beef, or tofu.
• If you want to make the dish spicier, you can add more red pepper flakes or chopped fresh chili peppers.
• You can add other vegetables to the dish, such as carrots, bell peppers, or broccoli.
• If you prefer a vegetarian version of pad thai, you can omit the shrimp and substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce.
• You can garnish the dish with additional herbs, such as cilantro or Thai basil.
• If you want to make the dish healthier, you can use brown rice noodles and reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.

Conclusion