Pad Thai

Ingredients

• 200g flat rice noodles
• 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts
• Lime wedges and cilantro for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable, then drain.

2. 2

   Mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar to create the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Cook shrimp until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Push to the side, crack in eggs, and scramble.

5. 5

   Add noodles and sauce. Toss everything together, cooking for 2-3 minutes until noodles are tender.

6. 6

   Add bean sprouts, green onions, and cooked shrimp. Toss to combine.

7. 7

   Serve with crushed peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.