Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice noodles with tender beef, topped with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of lime for bright, savory flavor.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 8 oz beef
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- ¼ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 3 whole green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat and cook minced garlic.
- 3
Add sliced beef and stir-fry until browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Add drained noodles, fish sauce, and sugar, tossing constantly for 2 minutes.
- 5
Transfer to a serving plate and top with crushed peanuts and sliced green onions.
- 6
Scatter fresh cilantro over the top and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- wok or large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- serving plate
- tongs or wooden spoon
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