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Pad Thai

4.92 from 23 votes

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.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Yield: 2 servings

Course: Dinner

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)

For the Seasonings:

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

Follow the package instructions to cook the dry rice noodles. The rice noodles should be soft (but still chewy and not mushy) after boiling.
Rinse the boiled noodles with cold running water.
Mix all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl until well combined, set aside.
Heat up a large skillet on high heat and add the oil. As soon as the oil is hot, add the garlic to the skillet and start stirring until you smell the aroma of the garlic. Add the shrimp and the tofu and continue stirring.
As soon as the shrimp changes color, add the noodles and stir-continuously, about 30 seconds.
Use the spatula to push the noodles to one side of the skillet, and crack the eggs on the empty side of the skillet. Use the spatula to break the egg yolk and let cook for about 30 seconds.
Combine the egg and the noodles, and add the seasoning sauce. Stir to combine well with the noodles.
Next, add the bean sprouts and chives and continue stirring.
As soon as the bean sprouts are cooked, stir-in the crushed peanut.
Turn off the heat and serve the Pad Thai immediately with the lime wedges.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 of recipe, Calories: 420kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 18.5g, Sodium: 1391mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9.5g

- WW Points: 9

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