Pad Thai is probably the most famous Thai dish worldwide. Sweet, sour, salty, and umami - all flavors in one dish.

Ingredients

Noodles & Protein

• 200g rice noodles (flat, 5mm wide)
• 150g shrimp or chicken
• 100g firm tofu, cubed
• 2 eggs

Sauce

• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Garnish

• 100g bean sprouts
• 3 spring onions
• 50g roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 lime
• Chili flakes

Instructions

1. Noodles: Soak in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable. Drain.

2. Sauce: Mix tamarind, fish sauce, sugar, and soy sauce.

3. Heat wok: Heat oil until very hot. Fry tofu until golden, remove.

4. Shrimp: Briefly stir-fry, remove.

5. Eggs: Crack into wok, stir lightly.

6. Combine: Add noodles, pour sauce over. Mix well.

7. Finish: Fold in tofu, shrimp, sprouts, and spring onions.

8. Serve: Garnish with peanuts, lime wedges, and chili flakes.