Easy Homemade Pad Thai Recipe Authentic Thai Flavors

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) dried flat rice noodles, medium width
• Water, for soaking
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) tamarind paste (or concentrate)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (24g) brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon (12g) white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) chili flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons minced)
• 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
• 4 oz (115g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 oz (115g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup (115g) bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup (25g) roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Lime wedges (optional)
• Extra chopped peanuts (optional)
• Extra cilantro (optional)
• Extra chili flakes (optional)