Classic Pad Thai with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 200g flat rice noodles (8mm)
• 250g medium shrimp, peeled
• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• Garnish: crushed peanuts, lime wedges, dried chili flakes, extra sugar and fish sauce on the side

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak noodles in room-temperature water for 30 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl to make the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok over very high heat. Add garlic and shallots; stir-fry 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add shrimp; cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Push to one side.

5. 5

   Add noodles and sauce. Toss everything together. If noodles stick, add 2–3 tbsp water.

6. 6

   Push noodles to one side; crack eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set. Fold into noodles.

7. 7

   Add bean sprouts and scallions; toss 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Serve topped with peanuts. Offer lime, chili flakes, sugar, and fish sauce on the side.