🌸Easy Pad Thai – Classic Thai Noodles with Shrimp & Tofu

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This is one of the dishes in the country of Thailand, and I love it so much, though am not a native. Here are the following steps to prepare it: 

Ingredients (Serves 2–3) 

  • 6 oz (170 g) rice noodles (medium width, soaked in warm water until pliable, then drained) 
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste (soaked and strained if using the block form) 
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option) 
  • 1 ½ tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar 
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
  • 6–8 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 
  • 3 oz (85 g) firm tofu, cut into small cubes 
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten 
  • 1 cup bean sprouts 
  • 2 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish) 
  • Âź cup roasted peanuts, chopped 
  • 1 small red chili (optional, for heat) 
  • Lime wedges, for serving 

Instructions 

  1. Prepare the sauce 
  • In a small bowl, combine tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Taste: it should be tangy, salty, and slightly sweet. Adjust if needed. 
  1. Stir-fry aromatics 
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir quickly until fragrant (about 20 seconds). 
  1. Cook the proteins 
  • Add shrimp and cook until just pink, 1–2 minutes. Remove and set aside. 
  • In the same pan, add tofu and fry until golden on all sides. Push to one side. 
  1. Add the egg 
  • Pour in the beaten egg. Scramble lightly, then mix with the tofu. 
  1. Toss in noodles 
  • Add the drained rice noodles and the prepared tamarind sauce. Toss well so the noodles absorb the sauce. Splash in a little water if they feel dry. 
  1. Combine everything 
  • Return the shrimp, add bean sprouts, green onions, and chili (if using). Stir-fry briefly—everything should be hot but still fresh and slightly crisp. 
  1. Serve & garnish 
  • Plate the Pad Thai. Top with chopped peanuts, extra bean sprouts, green onions, and lime wedges on the side. 

✨ Tip: If you want to be authentic, choose the ‘DIY’ garnish style. Organize peanuts, chili flakes, sugar, and lime so that everyone can season their plate to taste, just like in 

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