Pad Thai

Ingredients

• 200g flat rice noodles
• 200g raw shrimp, peeled
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 150g firm tofu, cubed
• 100g bean sprouts
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp palm or brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain.

   ⏲ 20 min timer — runs automatically in the app

2. 2

   Whisk tamarind paste, fish sauce and sugar into a smooth sauce.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the garlic and tofu for 2 minutes.

   ⏲ 2 min timer — runs automatically in the app

4. 4

   Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes.

   ⏲ 2 min timer — runs automatically in the app

5. 5

   Push everything to one side and scramble the eggs in the empty space.

6. 6

   Add the drained noodles and sauce and toss for 3 minutes until coated.

   ⏲ 3 min timer — runs automatically in the app

7. 7

   Stir in bean sprouts and spring onions, cook 1 minute more.

   ⏲ 1 min timer — runs automatically in the app

8. 8

   Serve topped with peanuts and lime wedges.