Pad Thai is a delightful Thai stir-fried noodle dish that can be customized with various proteins, such as prawns (shrimp), chicken, or tofu. Here's a simple and easy-to-follow Prawn Pad Thai recipe that you can make at home:
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How to prepare.
Easy Pad Thai - Prawn Recipes
Ingredients:
- ➤200g rice noodles (flat or thin, depending on your preference)
- ➤250g cooked and peeled prawns (shrimp)
- ➤2 cloves garlic, minced
- ➤2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ➤2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ➤1 cup bean sprouts
- ➤2 spring onions (scallions), sliced
- ➤1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
- ➤Lime wedges, for serving
- ➤Fresh coriander (cilantro), for garnish
- ➤Lime wedges, for serving
For the Pad Thai sauce:
- ➤3 tablespoons fish sauce
- ➤2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- ➤2 tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- ➤1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ➤1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Usually, you'll need to soak them in hot water for about 8-10 minutes until they are softened but still slightly firm. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Pad Thai sauce: fish sauce, tamarind paste, palm sugar, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Stir until the sugar dissolves, and the sauce is well combined. Taste and adjust the flavors to your liking. If it's too tangy, add a little more sugar. If it's not salty enough, add more fish sauce.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
4. Add the cooked prawns to the wok and stir-fry for another minute or until they are heated through.
5. Push the prawns and garlic to one side of the wok, and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Allow the eggs to cook for a few seconds until they start to set, then scramble them with a spatula.
6. Add the soaked rice noodles to the wok and pour the prepared Pad Thai sauce over the noodles. Use tongs or two spatulas to gently toss everything together, ensuring the noodles are coated with the sauce and everything is evenly mixed.
7. Stir in the bean sprouts and sliced spring onions, continuing to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the bean sprouts are slightly wilted.
8. If desired, add chopped roasted peanuts to the Pad Thai for some extra crunch and flavor.
9. Serve the Prawn Pad Thai hot, garnished with fresh coriander and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish before eating.
Enjoy your delicious and easy Prawn Pad Thai! It's a perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
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