This authentic and Easy Pad Thai Recipe is one of the best, quick, Asian dishes you can make at home. Throw this meal healthy together in under 30 minutes with ingredients like rice noodles, lime juice, soy sauce, and peanuts.
8oz.rice noodlescooked according to package directions
3Tbsp.olive oildivided
¾cupcarrotspeeled and finely diced
5green onionsfinely chopped, white and green parts separated
2clovesgarliccrushed
2eggsscrambled
Sauce:
¼cupsoy saucegluten free, or Tamari sauce
3Tbsp.brown sugarpacked, or coconut sugar
3Tbsp.lime juicefreshly squeezed
½tsp.Sriracha sauceoptional
Toppings:
¼cupchopped peanutssalted
Green onionschopped
Instructions
Cook the rice noodles according to package directions.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet or wok over medium heat along with the diced carrots. Sauté for 5-6 minutes.
Add the white parts of the green onions along with the crushed garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
Push vegetables to the side and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add whisked eggs and cook until done. Remove eggs from the skillet.
Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Place cooked rice noodles and sauce in the skillet over medium-low heat and toss until coated. Add in chopped green onions and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Mix eggs with noodles and vegetables.
Serve each dish with chopped peanuts, extra green onions, and a lime wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
Meal Prep & Storage
To Prep-Ahead: Dice vegetables and mix the sauce up to 1-2 days ahdead of time.
To Store: Much like other rice noodle dishes, pad Thai is best when it is served immediately after making. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. But oftentimes the rice noodles will break down while reheating.
To Freeze: I don't recommend freezing at the texture of the noodles will break down.
To Reheat: Add noodles and a bit of water to a skillet and warm over medium-low heat. Stir as little as possible. Or, microwave leftovers.