Name: Pad Thai
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz. rice noodles, broken in half -; 6 tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil, divided -; 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed -; 3 large eggs -; 3 tbsp. palm sugar -; 3 tbsp. Thai fish sauce -; 2 tbsp. tamarind puree -; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving -; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -; 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp.) -; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped -; 6 scallions, cut into 1" pieces -; 1 c. bean sprouts -; 1/4 c. coarsely chopped peanuts -; 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional) -

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Ingredients for - Pad Thai

1. 8 oz. rice noodles, broken in half -

2. 6 tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil, divided -

3. 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed -

4. 3 large eggs -

5. 3 tbsp. palm sugar -

6. 3 tbsp. Thai fish sauce -

7. 2 tbsp. tamarind puree -

8. 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving -

9. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -

10. 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp.) -

11. 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped -

12. 6 scallions, cut into 1" pieces -

13. 1 c. bean sprouts -

14. 1/4 c. coarsely chopped peanuts -

15. 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Pad Thai

1. Stage

If using dried noodles, in a large pot or heatproof bowl, soak noodles in boiling water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large wok over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add shrimp and cook, turning halfway through, until just cooked through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.

3. Stage

In same wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil. In a small bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up curds with a spoon, until just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with shrimp.

4. Stage

In a small bowl, whisk palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind concentrate, lime juice, cayenne, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 tablespoon water until combined.

5. Stage

In same wok over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Cook shallot and garlic, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in sauce and bring to a simmer.

6. Stage

Add eggs, shrimp, and noodles and cook, tossing constantly, until warmed through and noodles are softened, about 2 minutes more. Add bean sprouts and peanuts and toss again to combine.

7. Stage

Divide Pad Thai among plates. Top with cilantro (if using).