How to Make Authentic Pad Thai - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, then you're probably familiar with Pad Thai. This iconic and beloved dish is a staple in Thai restaurants around the world, but nothing beats the taste of an authentic homemade version. With its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, Pad Thai is a true crowd-pleaser that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Originating in Thailand, Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish that is typically made with rice noodles, eggs, tofu, s...

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried rice noodles
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup coarsely ground peanuts
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • ½ cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon paprika, or to taste
  • 1 medium lime, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place rice noodles into a large bowl and cover with several inches of room temperature water; let soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in eggs; scramble until eggs are nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and rice noodles and stir until well combined.
  • Stir in tamarind mixture, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and salt; cook until noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with bean sprouts, chives, and paprika; serve with lime wedges.
  • Nutrition

    583 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 1479mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 425mg