Pad Thai with Shrimps

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

Ingredients

• •200g rice noodles
• •300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 large eggs
• •100g bean sprouts
• •50g crushed peanuts
• •4 green onions, sliced
• •2 tablespoons fish sauce
• •1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• •1 tablespoon sugar
• •1 teaspoon chili powder
• •Lime wedges for serving
• •Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes, then push them to one side.

4. 4

   Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble them until fully cooked, then combine them with the shrimp.

5. 5

   Add the soaked noodles to the pan along with the fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and chili powder. Toss everything together for about 2-3 minutes until well-coated and heated through.

6. 6

   Stir in the bean sprouts and half of the green onions, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and serve topped with crushed peanuts, the remaining green onions, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro (if using).

8. 8

   Enjoy your Pad Thai hot!