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Drain and set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the rice noodles","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar until the sugar is dissolved. This is your Pad Thai sauce.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and sear for 1-2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove shrimp from the wok and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In the same wok, add the remaining oil. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and tofu for 2-3 minutes until the shallots are soft and the tofu is slightly golden.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the remaining oil","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the drained noodles and the prepared sauce to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously using tongs or a spatula, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated and absorb the sauce. If too dry, add a splash of water.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the drained noodles and the prepared sauce","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Push the noodle mixture to one side of the wok. Crack the eggs into the empty side and scramble them until mostly set. Toss the noodles over the eggs and mix well.","group":"Cooking","title":"Push the noodle mixture","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Add the cooked shrimp back to the wok along with the bean sprouts, garlic chives, and chili flakes. Stir-fry for 1 minute until the sprouts just begin to wilt.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the cooked shrimp back","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.","group":"Plating","title":"Transfer to serving plates","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"Soaking the rice noodles in room temperature water rather than boiling them prevents them from becoming mushy during stir-frying. Use high heat for the authentic 'wok hei' charred flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["stirFry"],"equipment":["wok","spatula","tongs","mixing bowl"],"diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["shellfish","eggs","peanuts","fish","soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made up to a week in advance. Noodles are best prepared fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan with a splash of water to loosen the noodles.","reheatingNotes":"Microwaving may make noodles sticky; pan-frying is recommended."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8587797075%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=6345ee36-cc84-43a8-86af-f46cf75e6f48","imageAlt":"Pad Thai — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["thai","noodles","shrimp","street food","authentic","stir fry"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pad Thai","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:34:05.446Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:34:05.446Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_b079757101","slug":"khao-tom-thai-rice-soup","title":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Southeast Asian breakfast staple featuring tender rice in a savory broth with seasoned pork meatballs and crispy fried garlic.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b079757101%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=20d1fc02-f00d-4b7f-b686-cbc3f7f1f067","imageAlt":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["thai","breakfast","rice soup","pork meatballs","comfort food","savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6}]}