Pad Tha

Pad Thai is a popular Thai street food dish that is made with rice noodles, shrimp, scallions, eggs, bean sprouts, lime juice, brown sugar, and fish sauce. The dish is typically stir-fried in a wok and is served with a variety of toppings, such as peanuts, cilantro, and chili peppers.

Pad Thai is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century during the reign of King Rama IV. The dish was originally made with rice noodles, shrimp, and a variety of vegetables, and was seasoned with a simple sauce made with lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Over time, the dish evolved to include a wider variety of ingredients, and the sauce became more complex, with the addition of ingredients such as tamarind paste, palm sugar, and peanuts. Pad Thai is now one of the most popular dishes in Thailand, and is enjoyed by people all over the world.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• Rice Noodles
• Shrimp
• Scallions
• Eggs
• Bean Sprouts
• Lime Juice
• Brown Sugar
• Fish Sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through.
4. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add the scallions, eggs, and bean sprouts to the skillet.
6. Cook until the eggs are cooked through.
7. Return the shrimp to the skillet.
8. Stir in the lime juice, brown sugar, and fish sauce.

Why It Works

• The use of rice noodles gives the dish a chewy texture.
• The shrimp adds a savory flavor to the dish.
• The scallions, eggs, and bean sprouts add a variety of textures and flavors to the dish.
• The lime juice, brown sugar, and fish sauce create a flavorful sauce that complements the other ingredients in the dish.