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Authentic Chicken Pad Thai

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Thai
Authentic Chicken Pad Thai
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces dried rice noodles
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
  • 6 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste
  • 5 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 (7 ounce) package firm tofu, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
  • 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1
Immerse rice noodles in a container of water for 15 minutes, allowing them to become pliable and soft.
2
In a separate bowl, blend together brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and tamarind paste until well combined. This mixture will serve as a flavor base for the dish, so it's best to set it aside momentarily.
3
In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute, ensuring it's evenly coated with oil and starting to brown. Next, add the tofu and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through in the center, approximately 4 minutes.
4
Introduce garlic and shrimp paste to the skillet or wok, stirring constantly to combine. Continue cooking for 2 minutes before adding the previously prepared flavor mixture and drained noodles. Allow the noodles to become tender, taking around 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Transfer the noodles to one side of the skillet or wok, creating a clear boundary. Crack eggs into the empty side and scramble them until they're firm to your liking, roughly 3 minutes. Then, stir the eggs into the noodles, creating a harmonious union of flavors and textures.
6
Serve the dish hot, garnished with peanuts, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime juice.