How to prepare Pad Thai?
To make Pad Thai, you'll need the following ingredients:- - 8 oz rice noodles - 2 tbsp vegetable oil - 2 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 shallot, thinly sliced - 1/2 cup tofu, cubed - 1/2 cup shrimp (optional) - 2 eggs, beaten - 1 cup bean sprouts - 2 green onions, chopped - 1/4 cup crushed peanuts - Lime wedges, for serving - Fresh cilantro, for garnish For the sauce:- - 3 tbsp fish sauce - 2 tbsp tamarind paste - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tbsp brown sugar - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to your spice preference) Here's how to make Pad Thai:- 1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, tamarind paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Set aside. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallot, and sauté until fragrant. 4. Add the tofu and shrimp (if using), and cook until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. 5. Push th...