Şahnur Sezek
02 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Thailand’s world-famous street food, pad Thai is made by stir-frying rice noodles with shrimp, egg, and bean sprouts in a tangy tamarind sauce. Finished with roasted peanuts and lemon, it is known for its balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the sauce

5 min

Mix the tamarind concentrate, fish sauce, and brown sugar.

2

Sauté the shrimp

4 min

Sauté the garlic in oil over high heat for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Set aside.

3

Add the eggs

2 min

Push the ingredients to one side of the wok. Crack the eggs into the cleared space, scramble them, and cook until just set.

4

Add the noodles

4 min

Add the softened noodles and sauce. Stir-fry over high heat for 4 minutes, tossing quickly.

5

Toss everything together

2 min

Add the shrimp, bean sprouts, and scallions. Toss for 2 minutes more.

6

Serve

Serve hot with roasted peanuts and lemon wedges.

Reminder

Best eaten fresh. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; reheat in a skillet with a little oil.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
460 kcalCalories
20 gProtein
60 gCarbohydrate
16 gFat
3 gFiber
14 gSugar
720 mgSodium
3 gSaturated Fat
Protein 17% Carbohydrate 52% Fat 31%
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