Best Ever Pad Thai

Best Ever Pad Thai

delicious Thai noodle dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For Pad Thai:

For Pad Thai Sauce:

For garnish:

Nutritional Information

584
calories
21g
fat
65,3g
carbohydrates
30,1g
protein
248,1mg
cholesterol
1063,3mg
sodium
Best Ever Pad Thai

Recipe Description

Best Ever Pad Thai is a simple classic Thai dish full of outstanding flavors! The ingredient list is long, but don’t let that put you off! It actually only requires 15 minutes of cooking time! I love to top my pad thai with bean sprouts, chopped scallions, cilantro, lime wedges and roasted crushed peanuts but you can use your imagination to create more amazing toppings!

To make this, start by cooking noodles and preparing the Pad Thai sauce. Next prepare the protein – I like to use a mix of tofu, chicken and shrimp in my noodles, but you can just use one depending on your taste! Stir fry shallots, garlic and ginger before whisking in eggs and adding the cooked noodles and Pad Thai sauce. Cook gently in the wok and garnish with a selection of lime wedges, fresh bean sprouts, chili flakes, chopped scallions, roasted peanuts before serving.

To make the Best Ever Pad Thai, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Best Ever Pad Thai

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook noodles

    10 min
    Step 1 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Cook the noodles in boiling water according to the package instructions. They don’t have to be totally soft, just bendy and pliable.

  2. 2

    Whisk eggs with salt

    2 min
    Step 2 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    In a small bowl, whisk two eggs together with a fork. Add a generous pinch of salt and whisk again.

  3. 3

    Prepare Pad Thai sauce

    2 min
    Step 3 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    In a separate bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons of fish sauce with 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.

  4. 4

    Cook protein

    5 min
    Step 4 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Season chicken, tofu or shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear the seasoned protein in a wok with hot oil over medium-high heat. Remove from the wok once cooked and set to one side, on a plate lined with a paper towel. Use a paper towel to wipe out the pan and turn the heat off.

  5. 5

    Stir fry vegetables

    3 min
    Step 5 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut or vegetable oil in the same wok over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot, garlic, and ginger to the wok and cook while stirring until golden and fragrant.

  6. 6

    Scramble eggs

    2 min
    Step 6 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Push the shallot mixture to the edges of the wok to make a well in the center. Add the whisked eggs and scramble them, using a spatula to break them apart into little bits. Once they brown a little, incorporate them into the shallots continuing to break the egg mixture into small bits.

  7. 7

    Add noodles

    3 min
    Step 7 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Add the drained noodles and toss with the egg mixture, stirring, flipping, frying constantly for 3-4 minutes until the noodles are soft.

  8. 8

    Add sauce and protein

    5 min
    Step 8 - Best Ever Pad ThaiStep 8 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Pour in the Pad Thai sauce and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cooked protein and turn and toss the noodles for a few more minutes. Cook until the noodles are soft. Add a little water if it seems too dry.

  9. 9

    Garnish and adjust seasoning

    2 min
    Step 9 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Add the bean sprouts and roasted peanuts and sprinkle chili flakes and scallions over the top. Squeeze in some lime. Taste and adjust the salt, lime, and sweetness to your liking.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Best Ever Pad Thai

    Serve immediately in large bowls.

This Best Ever Pad Thai is a delicious Thai classic that you will adore. It’s easy to make too! Try it soon and come back to leave a review.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Zahara Torres
December 2, 2024
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Delicioso!

Megan Smith
October 12, 2024
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Super simple dish

Robert Johnson
June 27, 2024
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I made this Pad Thai for my wife's birthday, and it was a huge hit! The flavors are so vibrant and it's super easy for a special dinner. Will definitely make it again!

Rachel Green
June 20, 2024
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This Pad Thai is totally a game changer! I whipped it up in a jiffy and it was a hit at my dinner party. Most of my friends aren't big on cooking, but even they loved how simple yet tasty it turned out. Will def make again.

Jessie
May 11, 2024
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Delicious! I made this Pad Thai for a friends-night in, and everyone loved it. The flavors are just amazing and so easy to make.

Quinn
November 16, 2022
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So simple, so tasty! My kids gobbled it up during our last family dinner, and I enjoyed trying different toppings too. It brings everyone together around the table, just like I love it!

Grace Anderson
July 10, 2022
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Simply amazing dish! My family loved it; it brought us together for dinner! I topped mine with fresh lime, peanuts, and sprouts. Easy and quick, this is a new favorite for us!

Whitney Johnson
September 23, 2021
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OMG, Best Ever Pad Thai is lit! It took me just 15 mins to whip up and my hubby couldn’t get enough. We had friends over, and they were all raving about it. Definitely adding this to our weekly meals.

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