Authentic Thai Pad Thai Recipe – Easy & Flavorful Homemade Pad Thai

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 Learn how to make authentic Thai Pad Thai at home! This easy recipe combines peanut butter, lime, and flavorful ingredients for a delicious dish.

What is Pad Thai?

Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s most famous dishes, made with stir-fried rice noodles, a sweet-savory sauce, and various toppings. Traditionally, it includes bean sprouts, eggs, peanuts, lime, and shrimp or chicken, creating a rich and balanced flavor.

Making Pad Thai at home is simple and takes only 15 minutes once you have all the ingredients ready.



Ingredients for Authentic Pad Thai (Serves 2)

Main Ingredients:

  • Rice noodles (wide Thai-style noodles) – 200g
  • Shrimp or chicken – 150g
  • Eggs – 2
  • Bean sprouts – 1 cup
  • Green onions – 2 stalks (chopped)
  • Crushed peanuts – 2 tbsp
  • Lime – ½ (for serving)
  • Cooking oil – 2 tbsp

Pad Thai Sauce Ingredients:

  • Peanut butter – 1 tbsp (adds a rich, nutty flavor)
  • Fish sauce – 2 tbsp (for umami depth)
  • Tamarind paste – 1 tbsp (or lime juice as a substitute)
  • Sugar or palm sugar – 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Chili powder – 1 tsp (adjust for spice level)
  • Water – 2 tbsp

How to Make Authentic Thai Pad Thai

1. Soak the Rice Noodles

  • Soak the rice noodles in lukewarm water for 15–20 minutes until they soften.
  • Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Pad Thai Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, soy sauce, chili powder, and water.
  • Stir well until smooth and set aside.

3. Stir-Fry the Ingredients

  • Heat a pan over high heat and add oil, then stir-fry the shrimp or chicken until cooked.
  • Push the protein to one side of the pan and crack the eggs in the empty space. Scramble them lightly.

4. Add Noodles & Sauce

  • Add the softened rice noodles to the pan and pour the prepared Pad Thai sauce over them.
  • Stir-fry quickly over high heat to combine the flavors.

5. Add Bean Sprouts & Green Onions

  • Right before turning off the heat, add bean sprouts and chopped green onions, stirring briefly to keep their crunch.

Serving & Garnishing Tips

  • Transfer the Pad Thai to a plate and sprinkle with crushed peanuts and a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.
  • Add extra chili flakes or peanuts to suit your taste.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, squeeze more lime juice on top.

What to Serve with Pad Thai

✔️ Mango Sticky Rice – A sweet Thai dessert to complete your meal!
✔️ Tom Yum Soup – A spicy, tangy shrimp soup pairs perfectly with Pad Thai.
✔️ Thai Iced Milk Tea – A creamy and sweet drink to balance the flavors of Pad Thai.

Enjoy the authentic taste of Thailand at home! 🌿🥢
Try this recipe and share your Pad Thai creations on social media. Let us know how it turned out! 😊

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