Pad Thai
Discover this authentic Thai Pad Thai recipe — a quick and easy dish that's an impressive dish that showcases your cooking skills. Made with rice noodles, lime, cayenne pepper and 10 more fresh ingredients, this recipe guides you through 4 detailed steps to create a truly memorable meal. Ready in about 11 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or a special occasion, this thai classic is sure to impress.
15
Prep Time (min)
1
Cook Time (min)
4
servings
330
Calories/serving
Hard
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 125 g Rice Noodles
- Juice of 3 Lime
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Muscovado Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 200 g Tiger Prawns
- 4 finely sliced Spring Onions
- 140 g Bean Sprouts
- 25 g Peanuts
- Handful Coriander
- 2 Lime
- To serve sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
4 steps · ~31 minutes total
Step 1
Put the noodles in a large heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over them and leave for 4 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold running water.
10 minutesUse a large pot to prevent boiling over. Add salt to the water for extra flavor.Step 2
Put the lime juice, cayenne, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl and mix well. Have all the other ingredients ready by the cooker.
3 minutesStep 3
Heat the oil and fry the prawns until warmed through. Add the spring onions and noodles and toss around. Tip in the lime juice mixture, then stir in the beansprouts and half the peanuts and coriander. Cook for 1 minute until everything is heated through.
8 minutesTest the oil temperature with a small piece of food — it should sizzle immediately.Step 4
Pile into a large dish, scatter with the rest of the peanuts and coriander, and serve with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce.
10 minutesResting allows juices to redistribute for a more flavorful result.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your thai meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Pad Thai is a beloved dish from Thai cuisine, originating in Thailand. With a total preparation time of about 16 minutes, it's a quick and easy option for any day of the week.
Thai cuisine is famous for its bold flavors and the delicate balance of four fundamental tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Fresh herbs and aromatic ingredients are used extensively.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make authentic Pad Thai, you will need rice noodles, shrimp or chicken, tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, peanuts, garlic, tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and lime.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
