This iconic Thai recipe features rice noodles stir-fried in a wok with a sauce that strikes the perfect balance between spicy salty and sweet. In addition to the noodles pad thai typically includes a mix of ingredients such as shrimp tofu scrambled eggs bean sprouts and a handful of aromatics like garlic shallot and scallions. The sauce in this recipe includes tamarind paste which adds a distinctly spicy flavor that’s balanced by palm sugar. Tamarind paste pairs beautifully with sweet ingredients. Mix any leftovers into cocktails make a chutney or drizzle over fruit.
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How to Make Shrimp Pad Thai in 22 Minutes
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