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Pad Thai
About the Dish:
Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish made with stir-fried rice noodles, shrimp, tofu, eggs, and a combination of sweet and sour flavors. It is typically garnished with peanuts, lime wedges, and cilantro. Pad Thai can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrient
Amount
Total Fat
15g
Saturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
150mg
Sodium
800mg
Total Carbohydrates
40g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Sugars
8g
Protein
20g
Ingredients:
Ingredient
Quantity
Rice noodles
8 oz
Shrimp
1/2 lb
Tofu
8 oz
Eggs
2
Soy sauce
2 tbsp
Tamarind paste
1 tbsp
Sugar
2 tsp
Garlic
3 cloves
Bean sprouts
1 cup
Green onions
4
Peanuts
1/4 cup
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 15 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add the tofu and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar. Set aside.
Step 5: Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked shrimp, tofu, and rice noodles to the skillet.
Step 6: Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients in the skillet and toss to coat.
Step 7: Push the ingredients to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the other side. Cook until the eggs are scrambled.
Step 8: Add the bean sprouts and green onions to the skillet and toss to combine.
Step 9: Serve hot, garnished with peanuts and lime wedges.
