This Garlicky Shrimp Pad Thai Tastes Way Better Than Takeout

Takeout pad thai is never as good as we want it to be. So we make it at home instead. (It takes less than 30 minutes!) Here's what you should know before you get started:

What is pad thai?

It's a stir-fried rice noodle dish from Thailand. It's common street food there and we're jealous. In it: sautéed veggies and noodles, scrambled eggs, peanuts, tofu (see note below), and a crazy addictive sauce.

What ingredients do I need?

Shrimp, fish sauce, tamarind, eggs, rice noodles, tofu, and bean sprouts are all common in pad thai. We simplified our version. Since we rarely need (or can find) tamarind, we skipped it in the sauce. To make up for it's sourness, we added lime juice. Also in the sauce: brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and a little bit of cayenne pepper. Fish sauce smells pretty funky, but we promise you it's necessary.

We also left out bean sprouts and tofu to cut back on the ingredient list, but you could easily add those back in.

Can I use chicken instead?

Absolutely. If you're not a fan of shrimp, feel free to sauté boneless skinless chicken strips instead. You could also sear some strips of tofu.

How do I cook the eggs?

Sauté the shrimp and the veggies, then push them to one side of the pan. Add the beaten eggs and cook them like you would scrambled eggs. It's our technique for fried rice too.

Ingredients

Kosher salt

8 oz. wide rice noodles

2 tbsp. lime juice

2 tbsp. brown sugar

1 tbsp. fish sauce

1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 eggs, lightly whisked

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

Freshly ground black pepper

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 c. roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions 
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook noodles until al dente. Drain.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add bell pepper and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side

 for full instruction please see : https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53823/easy-pad-thai-recipe/

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