Delicious Homemade Pad Thai
Easy and Delicious Stir-Fried Rice Noodles: A Simple Pad Thai Recipe
Enjoy a fantastic Pad Thai at home that rivals any restaurant! You’ll be completely charmed by the deliciousness of stir-fried rice noodles. Do you find making dishes like Nasi Goreng or Pad Thai with bean sprouts difficult at home? Not at all! Anyone can easily make this surprisingly simple and tasty Pad Thai. Plan a special meal by making this easy and simple Pad Thai with your loved ones on a weekend or a special occasion. This recipe is so easy and straightforward that even cooking beginners can tackle it with confidence.
Main Ingredients- Dried Rice Noodles
- 1/2 Onion
- Carrot
- Cabbage
- Bell Pepper
- Bean Sprouts
- Minced Garlic
- Peeled Shrimp (Cocktail Shrimp)
Seasoning & Other Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Cooking Oil
- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Cooking Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the rice noodles. Soak the dried rice noodles in cold water for about 30 minutes. If you’re short on time, you can quickly soak them in warm water until they are pliable. Be careful not to oversoak them; they should be al dente.
Step 2
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add all the prepared vegetables (onion, carrot, cabbage, bell pepper) except for the bean sprouts, along with the shrimp. Stir-fry quickly until the vegetables are tender-crisp. The key is to maintain the vegetables’ fresh crunch.
Step 3
When the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, and the vegetables are slightly softened, add the drained soaked rice noodles to the pan. Stir-fry everything together, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the ingredients. Keep stirring to prevent the noodles from sticking to the pan.
Step 4
If the pan seems a bit dry during the stir-frying process, add a little more cooking oil. This helps ensure everything cooks evenly and develops a richer flavor.
Step 5
In a separate pan, or by clearing a space in the same pan, whisk the egg and cook it into a soft scramble. Be careful not to overcook the egg; you want it to be light and fluffy. Set the cooked scrambled egg aside.
Step 6
Now it’s time to season. Combine the oyster sauce, fish sauce, cooking wine, and sugar in a small bowl to create the sauce mixture. Pour this sauce over the noodles and vegetables in the pan and stir-fry quickly until everything is well combined and coated. Be mindful not to burn the sauce.
Step 7
Once the noodles have absorbed the sauce and are cooked through, add the bean sprouts. It’s crucial not to overcook the bean sprouts, as they will lose their signature crispiness. Stir-fry them gently for just a minute or so until they are slightly wilted but still crunchy. This is the secret to enjoying their delightful texture.
Step 8
Arrange the prepared scrambled egg and the fresh, crunchy bean sprouts attractively over the well-cooked Pad Thai. If desired, sprinkle a little black pepper for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 9
Give everything a final quick toss to ensure all ingredients are well mixed. Avoid over-stirring to maintain the bean sprouts’ crispness. Transfer the delicious homemade Pad Thai to a serving plate, and enjoy your authentic Thai culinary creation right at home. Enjoy your meal!
