Pad Thai

Name: Pad Thai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 ounces packaged rice noodles (or rice sticks); 2 teaspoons oil (such as peanut oil or avocado oil); 1 clove garlic (finely minced); 8 ounces medium-sized shrimp (shelled and deveined); 2 ounces fried firm tofu (cut into slices (optional)); 1 large egg; 1 large egg white (you can use the whole egg if you prefer); 5 ounces bean sprouts; 1 ounces Chinese chives (or scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths); 1 tablespoons crushed peanuts; lime wedges (for serving); basil (optional for garnish); 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (Thai Kitchen brand for gluten free); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more, to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This easy homemade Pad Thai recipe is a lightened up version of the original! Made with shrimp, eggs, and tofu, it’s packed with protein and has that classic sweet-tangy flavor you love.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:57:14 GMT