A Pad Thai Worth Making

Make pad thai, the national noodle dish of Thailand, at home with this recipe. It can be adjusted to your taste to be as spicy or tart as you like.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 742 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 medium lime, cut into 8 wedges
• 8 ounces medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried flat rice noodles
• 5 teaspoons Asian chile pepper sauce, divided
• 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 6 medium green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup chicken stock
• 5 cups bean sprouts, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large bowl with hot tap water and place noodles in it to soak for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir together lime juice, chicken stock, fish sauce, lime juice, oyster sauce, sugar, and 2 teaspoons chile sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, stir in garlic and cook for about 10 seconds. Add shrimp and chicken; cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is opaque and chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Move everything in the wok out to the sides and pour in eggs in the center. Cook and stir eggs until firm. Add noodles to the wok and pour in the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until noodles are tender. Add a bit more water if needed to finish cooking noodles.

Step 5

Stir in 3 cups bean sprouts, green onions, and remaining chile sauce. Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped peanuts. Taste for seasoning, adjusting the spice or lime juice if needed.

Step 6

Serve garnished with remaining 2 cups bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.