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Classic street food flavors of sweet, sour, and savory come together in this quick stir-fry. Tender shrimp, chewy rice noodles, and a tangy tamarind sauce, all topped with crunchy peanuts. A restaurant favorite you can make at home in under 35 minutes!
Prepare Noodles and Sauce
Cook Tofu and Shrimp
Sauté Aromatics and Scramble Egg
Classic street food flavors of sweet, sour, and savory come together in this quick stir-fry. Tender shrimp, chewy rice noodles, and a tangy tamarind sauce, all topped with crunchy peanuts. A restaurant favorite you can make at home in under 35 minutes!
This thai recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 531.31 calories per serving with 37.53g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
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Combine and Finish the Pad Thai
Garnish and Serve
Omit the shrimp. For a vegan version, also omit the egg and substitute the fish sauce with an equal amount of soy sauce or vegan fish sauce. You can add more tofu or other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
Replace the shrimp with 1 lb of thinly sliced chicken breast or thigh. Stir-fry the chicken until cooked through before proceeding with the recipe.
Add 1-2 sliced Thai bird's eye chilies along with the garlic and shallots for a significant heat boost.
Omit the roasted peanuts for garnish. You can substitute with toasted sesame seeds or crispy fried shallots for a crunchy texture.
Shrimp, tofu, and eggs provide high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and promoting a feeling of fullness.
Shrimp is an excellent source of selenium, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, and iodine, which is crucial for healthy thyroid function.
Garlic and shallots contain beneficial compounds like allicin, which have been studied for their potential anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular health properties.
A serving of this homemade Shrimp Pad Thai contains approximately 620 calories. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil, sugar, and peanuts used.
It can be a balanced meal, providing protein from shrimp and tofu, carbohydrates from noodles, and some vegetables. However, it is often high in sodium, sugar, and fat. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil and sugar, and increase the quantity of bean sprouts and other vegetables.
Absolutely. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the shrimp. For a vegan version, omit the shrimp and egg, and replace the fish sauce with an equal amount of soy sauce or a dedicated vegan fish sauce alternative. You can add more tofu or other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Tamarind paste is a sour paste made from the fruit of the tamarind tree, and it's essential for the authentic sour flavor of Pad Thai. If you absolutely cannot find it, you can substitute with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, but the final taste will be different.
This usually happens from over-soaking or over-cooking the noodles. Soak them in warm (not hot) water only until they are flexible but still have a firm core. They will finish cooking in the wok. Also, ensure your wok is very hot and not overcrowded, which can steam the noodles instead of stir-frying them.
Yes, the sauce can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This can save you time when you're ready to cook.
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