Pad Thai…I freakin’ love you.
While I love all things Thai, Pad Thai is just one of my favorite dishes. I had a serious craving for it a few weeks ago and just had to make it. Now, I will tell you that this is not authentic Pad Thai, but it is light, fresh, and downright delish. And best of all, it comes together so quickly!
I recommend using wider rice noodles like you usually see with this dish, but my store was out so I just got the thinner noodles instead, which will also work. One other thing to note is that while the directions for rice noodles often just involve soaking them, I found that when I made this recipe for the first time, the noodles were very dry. The second time I made them, I boiled them. This was much better for me, but you can try just soaking them if you’d prefer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces wide rice noodles
- 2 tbs. brown sugar
- 3 tbs. fresh lime juice
- 4 tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp. Sriracha (or to taste)
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- cilantro (for garnish)
- additional lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare rice noodles according to package directions. Or cook them in boiling water for about 8 minutes or until they are tender.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs.
- In a saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the green onion and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Pour in the eggs, scramble, and cook for about 1 minute. Remove the cooked eggs from the pan and set aside.
- Place the noodles into the pan. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat. Pour the eggs in and gently stir until well-combined.
- Spoon the noodles onto plates. Garnish with some of the chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted from Brownies for Dinner (originally from Everyday Food)
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I freaking love pad thai too! I could eat it every day, I love it. Beautiful
Jackie @ Domestic Fits recently posted..Pasta Cavatelli: Homemade Pasta Without A Pasta Roller
Great idea! It looks so good and pretty!!! I would love to have this for lunch today!!! have a great weekend!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Banana Pancakes
I adore Thai food. This looks yummy! Pinned.
Jennie @themessybakerblog recently posted..Guinness Braised Short Ribs ~ #SundaySupper
I love pad thai too and this quick and easy version looks great.
Have a great weekend! ~ Ramona
Ramona recently posted..Vegetarian Eggplant, Broccoli and Pepper Pizza
i bookmarked an “easy” pad thai recipe before stephanie and yours is 100% more simple. i LOVE pad thai and we’re going out for thai tonight! i could save a TON of money making it at home at the rate we dine out for pad thai.
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..salted triple caramel cupcakes.
Yeah i eat pad thai ALL THE TIME. Like all the time. It’s so good and so easy!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist recently posted..Easy Mini Blueberry Pies
This looks just perfect – why have I never made pad Thai at home?!
Anna @ hiddenponies recently posted..Book Review: THE WILLPOWER INSTINCT
Oh man, I love pad thai. I’ve never tried making something similar at home – and this looks so easy!
Ashley recently posted..Vegetable-Filled Macaroni and Cheese
Pad Thai is the best meal to have in the history of best meals
Yours looks awesome!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Pad Thai is one of my absolute faaaaavorite meals!!! I’ve yet to try a homemade version – definitely have to do that! This looks great!
Shaina recently posted..Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Smoothie
Beautiful looking dish!! So easy to make too, I can’t wait to try it!
Meghan recently posted..Cranberry Orange Bread
Perfection! I could eat this everyday….
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective recently posted..Healthy(er) Tomato Basil Bisque
These makes me hungry! Look awesome
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I heart pad thai even though I never have it (my family is a bunch of lame-os who only like chicken nuggets .. so unfair). This version looks easy enough for me to make at home and engorge on throughout the week
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Stephanie, this looks sooooo good. I’m a huge fan of thai and I love how easy this recipe is
YUMilicious.
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Thai food is just the best!! I have an awesome Thai place right by my house with the best green curry and pad thai! I love your pics, super clear!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious recently posted..Homemade French Baguettes
Don’t think poorly of me, but I don’t think I’ve ever had Pad Thai. I don’t know why cuz that sounds AMAZING! I’m totally pinning this one for later…hubby will love me for it too.
Wendy @ AMFT recently posted..Valentine’s Brownies
Perfect! We’ve always wanted an easier recipe for pad thai. Can’t wait to try it!
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ooh this looks so good and I love how easy it is!!
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