Pad Thai with Rice Noodles and Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

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Tamarind Sauce

Measure out the tamarind concentrate and the fish sauce into a small bowl.

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Tamarind Sauce

Ensure the brown sugar is free of large clumps by sifting or breaking it down manually.

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Tamarind Sauce

Combine tamarind sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over low heat.

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Tamarind Sauce

Whisk constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved into the liquid.

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Tamarind Sauce

Simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the chili flakes and remove the sauce from heat to cool slightly.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Submerge rice noodles in a large bowl of warm water (approximately 45°C) for 20-30 minutes until flexible but still firm.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Finely mince the garlic and shallots; rinse the bean sprouts and cilantro thoroughly.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Drain the noodles once they reach an al dente texture and set aside.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Heat the sunflower oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it reaches its smoke point.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Add the minced garlic and shallots to the wok, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic and lightly golden.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Add the drained noodles to the wok, tossing vigorously to coat them in the flavored oil.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Pour the prepared Tamarind Sauce over the noodles and stir-fry until the liquid is fully absorbed.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Push the noodles to the side of the wok; crack the eggs into the empty space and scramble until set.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Mix the scrambled eggs into the noodles, then fold in the bean sprouts and half of the crushed peanuts for 30 seconds.

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Pad Thai Stir-fry

Transfer to a platter and garnish with the remaining peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges for squeezing.