Whenever I’m feeling adventurous, I love to recreate the vibrant street food experience of Thailand with an authentic Pad Thai. The blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors is an exciting journey for my taste buds!
Authentic Chicken Pad Thai
Ingredients
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Lime wedges for serving
Steps
- Soak rice noodles in hot water for 15-20 minutes until pliable but still firm. Drain.
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Push chicken to one side.
- Pour beaten eggs into the empty side of the wok and scramble. Add noodles, bean sprouts, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Toss everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh lime wedges.