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Pad Thai
Unless there's a Thai restaurant right next door, there’s a good chance you can make this easy pad Thai recipe faster than having it delivered.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Claire Saffitz📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
First, some prep: Cut 1 bunch scallions crosswise to separate dark greens parts from light green parts and bulbs. Thinly slice scallions crosswise, keeping ends separate.
bunch scallions1
2
Crack 4 eggs into a medium bowl and whisk to blend.
large eggs4
3
Coarsely chop ⅓ cup peanuts.
4
Place 8 oz. noodles in a medium heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover and let stand, tossing with tongs frequently, until soft and pliable but not tender, 7–⏱️ 10 minutes (depending on brand). Drain and rinse with cold water, then drain again.
5
Whisk ¼ cup tamarind concentrate, 3 Tbsp. brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, 2 tsp. chili-garlic sauce, and ¼ cup hot water in same bowl you used to soak noodles.
. fish sauce2 Tbsp. chili-garlic sauce, such as sambal oelek or sriracha, plus more for serving2 tsp
6
Pour 3 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet (at least 12" in diameter) and place over medium-high heat. Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until dry curds form, 1–⏱️ 2 minutes.
large eggs4
7
Add scallion whites, fish sauce mixture, and reserved noodles. Cook, tossing often with tongs, until sauce is mostly absorbed and noodles are well coated, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. → Wait, what is fish sauce, anyway?
8
Toss in scallion greens, 2 cups bean sprouts, and half of the chopped peanuts. Cook, tossing constantly, until heated through, about ⏱️ 1 minute more.
9
Divide noodle mixture among plates. Top with chili-garlic sauce and remaining peanuts. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing alongside.
Lime wedges (for serving)
10
Serve immediately—and any time you’re thinking about ordering delivery. Editor’s note: This recipe was first printed in March 2018. Head this way for more of our best Thai recipes →
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