Authentic Pad Thai recipe – a true classic!

Pad Thai is one of the most famous dishes in Thai cuisine – a stir-fry with rice noodles that combines a perfect balance of flavors: sweet, salty, and sour. In this authentic version, you won't find excessive sauce or an overly sweet taste – the noodles are light, springy, full of additions and freshness.

Ingredients for Pad Thai:

Pad Thai Sauce:

3–4 tbsp tamarind paste
3–4 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
3–4 tbsp fish sauce

Pad Thai:

200 g rice noodles (medium), soaked in water for 1 hour
150–200 g shrimp (or chicken / tofu / beef)
2 shallots (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp dried shrimp (optional)
100 g firm tofu, diced
2 tbsp preserved sweet radish (optional)
1/2–1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
2 eggs
3–4 tbsp peanuts (roasted, chopped)
2 handfuls mung bean sprouts
a handful of garlic chives (or green onions)
lime for serving

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Step-by-step instructions:

Prepare the sauce:
Mix tamarind paste, palm sugar, and fish sauce until the sugar dissolves.
Prepare the ingredients:
Drain the noodles. Cut the tofu, vegetables, and prepare all the garnishes – everything must be at hand.
Sauté the aromatics:
Heat a wok or a large pan over high heat. Add a little oil, then add garlic, shallots, and dried shrimp. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
Add protein:
Add shrimp (or other meat) and cook until almost done.
Add tofu and radish:
Add tofu and sweet radish. Sauté for a moment until the ingredients are slightly browned.
Add noodles and sauce:
Add the noodles and pour the sauce over them. Stir vigorously until the noodles absorb the liquid and soften.
Add eggs:
Make a space in the pan, crack the eggs, and lightly scramble them, then mix with the noodles.
Add vegetables:
Add bean sprouts and garlic chives. Sauté briefly – they should remain crispy.
Finish:
Add chili (optional) and half of the peanuts. Mix and remove from heat.
Serve:
Serve with the remaining peanuts, fresh sprouts, and a lime wedge.

Tips and Advice

Flavor balance is key: Pad Thai should not be overly sweet – aim for a balance of sweet, salty, and sour.
Don't overdo the sauce: The noodles should absorb all the sauce – the dish shouldn't be "wet."
Plenty of additions: Sprouts, tofu, peanuts, and other ingredients are not just additions – they are an important part of the dish.
High heat: Stir-fry quickly over high heat – this gives the characteristic wok flavor.
Lime at the end: Fresh lime juice just before eating makes a huge difference.
Prepare everything in advance: The actual cooking is quick – good organization is key.