Pad Thaï
JojoM
A classic Thai stir-fried noodle dish with chicken, prawns, tamarind sauce, and crunchy peanuts. A flavorful and satisfying street food favorite.
Pad Thaï
JojoMA classic Thai stir-fried noodle dish with chicken, prawns, tamarind sauce, and crunchy peanuts. A flavorful and satisfying street food favorite.
Chef's Tips
Soak rice noodles in warm water for 1 hour to soften before cooking.
Use both chicken and prawns for a richer flavor.
Garnish with lime wedges and crushed peanuts for authentic presentation.
Tools Used
Wok
Knife
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowls
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- 1
Soak the rice noodles or vermicelli in warm water for 1 hour until softened.
- 2
In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- 3
Cube the chicken breast and prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining them.
- 4
Mince the garlic and slice the spring onions. Crush the peanuts.
Cooking
- 1
Heat oil in a wok and sauté garlic for 2 minutes without browning.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- 3
Push the chicken to one side and add beaten eggs. Scramble gently.
- 4
Add drained noodles, bean sprouts, spring onions, and half of the peanuts. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the shrimp and prepared sauce. Mix well and cook until shrimp are done.
Serving
- 1
Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges and remaining crushed peanuts.
Comments & Reviews
Sophie L.
6/16/2025
Absolutely delicious! The balance of tamarind and fish sauce was spot on. Will definitely make this again.
Daniel T.
6/17/2025
Loved the combination of chicken and shrimp. I added crushed chili flakes for extra heat—turned out great!
Mai Nguyen
6/18/2025
Tastes just like the street food I had in Bangkok. Really appreciate the clear instructions and prep tips.
Laura M.
6/18/2025
Great weeknight dinner. The only thing I changed was using tofu instead of shrimp for a vegetarian version.
Olivier R.
6/19/2025
The tamarind sauce makes all the difference! I used pre-cooked shrimp and it still came out very flavorful.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 plate
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
