How to Make Dad's Pad Thai - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pad Thai is a popular street food dish in Thailand, known for its combination of salty, sweet, and sour flavors. It is a stir-fried noodle dish that is often made with shrimp, chicken, or tofu, and is typically served with bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime wedges on the side. This recipe for "Dad's Pad Thai" is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through generations, and it is sure to become a favorite in your home as well.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound bean sprouts
  • 6 ounces pad thai rice noodles
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • ⅔ cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 cup green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch bean sprouts in the boiling water for approximately 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain well. When the water returns to a boil, add rice noodles. Cook until tender but firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Whisk eggs in a small bowl; add a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, stir together lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and fish sauce.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds. Add pepper flakes and carrots; cook for 1 minute then remove from the wok. Add beaten eggs to the wok and gently scramble. When eggs have set, pour in carrots, sauce, bean sprouts, noodles, peanuts, and green onions; toss together.
  • Nutrition

    554 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 1421mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 767mg