Easy Homemade Pad Thai Recipes

EASY SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Place rice noodles in large bowl. Pour 4 cups boiling water over noodles and let soak until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Set aside.
• In medium bowl, whisk together fish sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
• In large wok over high heat, heat oil . Add garlic and ¼ cup green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, 1 minute, then add eggs and cook, scrambling with wooden spoon, 2 minutes. Add 1½ cups bean sprouts and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Move bean sprouts and egg mixture to side of wok and add shrimp to other side; let cook for 5 minutes or until bright pink. Stir everything together and add sauce and the noodles. Gently toss mixture until noodles are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly.
• Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, red pepper flakes, and remaining ½ cup bean sprouts.

THE BEST EASY HOMEMADE PAD THAI RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Cook noodles according to package direction. Rinse and set aside in a colander.
• Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Add chicken breast and cook until browned and mostly cooked through. Push the chicken over to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten egg into the skillet in the space you've created and use your cooking spatula to scramble the egg in the skillet. Add the shrimp and keep cooking for about another minute.
• Add the noodles to the skillet and then pour the sauce over the noodles. You might want to reduce the heat a little at this point to more like medium-low. The mixture will be saucy at first but let it cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. The noodles and proteins will soak up the sauce and it will thicken. Stir the bean sprouts in once everything has thickened and remove from heat. Use a pasta sever to scoop the noodle mixture from the skillet and into shallow bowls (or onto plates).
• Top with desired toppings and adjust spice level with Sriracha.

EASY HOMEMADE PAD THAI

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on package.
• Heat oil in wok or large skillet on medium-high heat. Add egg, cook and stir 30 seconds (egg will not be fully cooked).
• Stir in cooked noodles and remaining ingredients, except bean sprouts. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the noodles, about 1 minute. Stir in bean sprouts. Serve with crushed peanuts, sliced green onions and lime wedges, if desired.

EASY PAD THAI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain the noodles and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
• Whisk the eggs lightly with a fork. Pour them into the skillet and cook just until they solidify, but are still moist, moving the eggs around the skillet slightly as they cook so that they lightly scramble. When the eggs are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the scrambled eggs. Add the noodles and toss to coat in the sauce.
• Sprinkle the green onions, cilantro, and peanuts over the noodles. Toss lightly to combine. Serve warm.
• Budget Byte:
• Pad thai noodles have a unique flavor and texture, but if you can't find them in your area, try substituting another flat pasta like linguine.

PAD THAI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the brown sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. (Do not let it reduce any further once the sugar is dissolved or it won't be the right consistency for making pad thai.)
• IMPORTANT: At this point, you need to taste the sauce and adjust it to fit your taste. Some people like their sauce a bit more sweet, so if that's you, add a bit more sugar and simmer for another minute. If you prefer a bit more salty/umami flavor, add a bit more soy or fish sauce. You can also add a bit of lime zest if you like a more pronounced citrus flavor. With all the flavorful elements of this sauce, you'll love it the most if you adjust it suit your own unique taste preferences.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 weeks.
• Click here to get the recipe for Authentic Pad Thai using this sauce!

EASY PAD THAI

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil over high heat until lightly browned; remove and set aside. Add shallot to pan and cook until tender, about 1 minute; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice and peanuts; heat through. Return pork to pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with pork mixture. Garnish with cilantro, additional peanuts, lime wedges and bean sprouts.

HOMEMADE PAD THAI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl whisk together the ingredients for the sauce, set aside.
• In a large wok or a large, deep skillet set over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes, then add garlic and saute for an additional minute. Push the ingredients to the side, then add the eggs and cook until scrambled. Stir to combine.
• Add prepared noodles, bean sprouts, carrots, and sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the peanuts and green onions and continue cooking for 2 additional minutes.
• Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Top with chopped peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges.

EASY PAD THAI RECIPE ( CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR TOFU)

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package instructions (or place rice noodles in a shallow bowl or baking dish and boil enough water to cover them. Cover with boiling water for 7- 8 minutes, until tender, then drain. They don't have to be totally soft, just bendy and pliable)
• shallot, garlic and ginger and set aside.
• the two eggs in a bowl with a fork and add a generous, 3-finger pinch of salt. Set aside.
• Whisk fish sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce. (see notes) in a small bowl. Set aside.
• slice chicken into very thin strips and season with salt and pepper. Crispy Tofu: Blot tofu with paper towels pressing down firmly. Cut tofu into ¾ inch cubes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and for extra crispy, dredge in a little corn starch. Shrimp: Peel and season with salt and pepper. COOK: Sear the seasoned chicken, shrimp or tofu in a wok with hot oil until cooked through over medium-high heat. Set aside, on top of a paper towel, wipe out the pan. Turn heat off.
• Gather your chopped shallots, whisked eggs, cooked noodles, cooked protein and Pad Thai sauce around the stove. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in the wok over medium heat, add shallot-garlic-ginger and stir, cooking just a few minutes until golden and fragrant.
• Make a well in the center of the wok, scooting the shallot mixture to the side of the pan, add the whisked eggs. With a metal spatula, scramble them and break them apart into little bits, letting them brown just a little, and incorporate them into the shallots continuing to break them into small bits.
• Add the drained, semi-soft noodles and toss with the egg mixture, stirring, flipping, frying constantly for 3-4 minutes until noodles become soft and pliable.
• and cook 1 minute. It will smell quite fishy at first - turn your fan on - but it will mellow out perfectly. Add the cooked chicken, tofu or shrimp and turn and toss the noodles for a few more minutes. Cook until the noodles are soft (but still a little chewy) adding just a little water if it seems too dry.
• and roasted peanuts (or serve on the side) and sprinkle with chili flakes and scallions. Squeeze with a little lime juice. Taste. Adjust salt, lime and sweetness to your liking adding a pinch of salt, more lime or more a pinch more sugar to taste. Give one more toss and serve immediately. Divide among two plates.
• with more bean sprouts, fresh scallions, cilantro or basil, chili flakes, lime wedges and roasted crushed peanuts. Or make this Peanut Chili Crunch!

PAD THAI

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until completely combined. Set aside until ready to use.
• Cook the noodles al dente according to package instructions. Drain the noodles in a strainer, then rinse with cold water briefly to halt their cooking. Toss briefly with one tablespoon oil to prevent the noodles from sticking.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan or wok over high heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the sauté pan, along with the bean sprouts, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Push the veggies to one side of the pan and add the whisked eggs on the other side. Cook the eggs until scrambled, stirring often.
• Now add everything back in with the eggs and veggies - the cooked noodles, cooked chicken, sauce and green onions. Give the mixture a good toss until everything is evenly coated in the sauce. Remove pan from heat.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with lots of crushed peanuts, extra crushed red pepper flakes (if desired) and a good squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy!