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pad thai on a plate with fresh limes
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Perfect Pad Thai

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Noodle Soaking Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 2 servings
Author: the town tarte

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces rice noodles soaked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2-3/4 cup pad thai sauce
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 4 scallions cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
  • salt

Instructions

  • Soak the noodles in warm water for 30 minutes.
    Measure out and prep all the ingredients before cooking. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté with a bit of salt for a couple minutes then add the garlic and sauté a minute more. Turn the heat up to med-high. Add the drained noodles and sauce and sauté for a couple minutes. Add more sauce if the noodles seem dry. Scoot everything to the side. Add a bit more oil to the empty side then add the eggs. Use a spatula to break the eggs up then combine them with the noodles. Add the sprouts and green onions and chopped peanuts and sauté a couple minutes more. Serve immediately with fresh squeezed lime.