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Easy Pad Thai

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Easy Pad Thai is a quick and flavorful take on the classic Thai noodle dish, featuring tender rice noodles tossed in a sweet, tangy, and savory sauce with protein, vegetables, and crunchy peanuts. Ready in about 25 minutes, it’s a satisfying homemade meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 pound chicken, shrimp, tofu, or preferred protein
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions until just tender.
  2. Drain and rinse with cool water, then set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the protein and cook until fully cooked through.
  6. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  7. Push the protein to one side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs.
  8. Scramble the eggs until just set.
  9. Add the cooked noodles and sauce to the skillet.
  10. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
  11. Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions.
  12. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  13. Remove from the heat.
  14. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
  15. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use shrimp, chicken, tofu, pork, or beef as the protein.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace fish sauce with soy sauce or vegetarian fish sauce.
  • Add carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
  • Adjust the heat level with additional red pepper flakes or sriracha.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the noodles.

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