{"id":"f690b59b-3bb3-483a-ae44-646422ae40a1","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f690b59b-3bb3-483a-ae44-646422ae40a1","source_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pad-thai/","title":"Pad Thai","description":"This easy Pad Thai recipe has rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, tofu, peanuts, scrambled eggs, and fresh vegetables all tossed together in a delicious homemade sauce. It's packed with flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pad-Thai-Web-7.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"8 ounces flat rice noodles","item":"flat rice noodles","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"3 Tablespoons oil","item":"oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic (, minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":", minced"},{"text":"8 ounces uncooked shrimp, chicken, or extra-firm tofu (, cut into small pieces )","item":"uncooked shrimp, chicken, or extra-firm tofu","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":", cut into small pieces"},{"text":"2 eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 cup fresh bean sprouts","item":"fresh bean sprouts","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 red bell pepper (, thinly sliced)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":", thinly sliced"},{"text":"3 green onions (, chopped)","item":"green onions","quantity":3,"preparation":", chopped"},{"text":"1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts","item":"dry roasted peanuts","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 limes","item":"limes","quantity":2},{"text":"1/2 cup Fresh cilantro (, chopped)","item":"Fresh cilantro","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":", chopped"},{"text":"3 Tablespoons fish sauce","item":"fish sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce","item":"low-sodium soy sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"5 Tablespoons light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons rice vinegar (, or Tamarind Paste*)","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":", or Tamarind Paste*"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce (, or more, to taste)","item":"Sriracha hot sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":", or more, to taste"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter* ((optional))","item":"creamy peanut butter* ((optional))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook noodles according to package instructions, just until tender.  Rinse under cold water."},{"number":2,"text":"Make sauce by combining sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir Fry:: Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, chicken or tofu, garlic and bell pepper. The shrimp will cook quickly, about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until pink. If using chicken, cook until just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes, flipping only once."},{"number":4,"text":"Push everything to the side of the pan. Add a little more oil and add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs, breaking them into small pieces with a spatula as they cook."},{"number":5,"text":"Add noodles, sauce, bean sprouts and peanuts to the wok (reserving some peanuts for topping at the end). Toss everything to combine."},{"number":6,"text":"Garnish the top with green onions, extra peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately!"},{"number":7,"text":"Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within 2-3 days."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:51.582886+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:51.582886+00:00"}