Description
Shrimp Pad Thai is a quick and tasty dish that features tender shrimp, chewy rice noodles, and a zesty sauce. This delightful meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving comfort food that’s homemade and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- rice noodles
- tamarind purée
- fish sauce
- light brown sugar
- vegetable oil
- shrimp
- shallot
- minced garlic
- chilli flakes
- eggs
- bean sprouts
- green onions
- peanuts
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 30-40 minutes until mostly softened. Mix the tamarind purée, fish sauce, and light brown sugar; set aside for the sugar to dissolve.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large wok. Add the shrimp and cook until pink on each side; remove and set aside.
- In the same wok, add another tbsp of oil, then stir-fry chopped shallot, minced garlic, and chili flakes for a minute. Add the drained noodles with some clingy water and the sauce; cook stirring for 1-2 minutes until noodles are soft yet chewy.
- Push the noodles aside in the wok and crack 2 eggs into the free space. Cook for 30 seconds, then pile the noodles on top and cook for a few more seconds until eggs are set; toss lightly to combine.
- Add bean sprouts, green onions, cooked shrimp, and half of the peanuts; toss until onions are wilted but beansprouts remain crunchy. Serve with lime wedges and the remaining peanuts.
Notes
Ensure the rice noodles are not over-soaked to maintain the right texture.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 135mg