Pad Thai

Name: Pad Thai
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces flat rice noodles (linguini or fettuccini width); 2 large eggs, beaten; ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons water; 2½ tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1½ tablespoons ketchup; ¼ cup (packed) light brown sugar; Heaping ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided; ¾ pound large (31/35) shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen; Salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 scallions, light parts thinly sliced, dark green parts cut into 1-inch pieces; ¼ cup dry roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 1 cup bean sprouts; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional); Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

45m

This enticing Pad Thai recipe combines flat rice noodles with shrimp, eggs, peanuts, and a flavorful sauce made from fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. With a hint of spice from crushed red pepper and a squeeze of lime, this dish is sure to impress with its complex, savory flavors.