Description
A delicious and easy Pad Thai recipe that you can make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until just set, then mix with the garlic.
- Add the cooked noodles, tofu, and sauce ingredients to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for another minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding shrimp or chicken along with the tofu.
- Customize your Pad Thai by incorporating vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg