Thai
Thai
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Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice noodles tossed with shrimp, tofu, egg, and crushed peanuts in a tangy tamarind sauce. A balance of sweet, sour, salty, and savory in every bite.
in the kitchen -- behind-the-scenes shots from our test cook
Method
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain well.
- Whisk the tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar into a glossy sauce that balances all four flavors.
- Stir-fry the shrimp, tofu, and garlic in a wok, push aside, and scramble the eggs in the empty space.
- Add the noodles and sauce, toss until coated, and finish with bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime.
Cooks notes. Recipes are tested in a US home kitchen. Substitute lemon for lime if you must, but the result will read brighter. Salt to taste -- our quantities skew toward kosher.
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