The Best Pad Thai Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (7 oz) package medium size rice sticks
1/4 cup tamarind juice
1/2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
3 tsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
6 shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 oz tofu, cubed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, crushed
cilantro
lime wedge

Directions:

Optional garnishes: sprigs of fresh cilantro and lime wedges
Soak rice noodles in cold water for at least 1 hour (noodles can be soaked longer and even over night). Drain and set aside.
In a bowl, combine tamarind juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok, add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant. Add shrimp, tofu and egg. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until egg is scrambled. Add rice noodles and tamarind juice mixture. Stir-fry all ingredients until well cooked and combined. Serve with bean sprouts on the side, peanuts sprinkled over the top, with fresh cilantro and lime wedge garnishes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	274.73 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.16g	28%
Cholesterol	55.71mg	19%
Sodium	536.84mg	22%
Potassium	140.83mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.09g	7%
Sugars	5.72g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	8.67g	17%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	10%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	55.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	238.43 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat	141.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.76g	28%
Cholesterol	48.35mg	19%
Sodium	465.91mg	22%
Potassium	122.23mg	3%
Total Carbs	18.31g	7%
Sugars	4.97g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.5g	7%
Protein	7.52g	17%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	10%
Iron	1.5mg	10%
Calcium	48.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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