Shrimp Pad Thai is a classic Thai street food made with rice noodles, shrimp, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. It's a delicious and quick meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 100 grams rice noodles soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
- 200 grams shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 50 grams bean sprouts
- 1 cup chopped vegetables carrot, bell pepper, and green onion
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup peanuts for garnish, chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Pour in the beaten egg and scramble until cooked through. Push the egg to one side of the skillet.
- Add the soaked noodles, bean sprouts, and chopped vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Pour this sauce over the noodles and vegetables, stirring well to coat.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve the Pad Thai hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg