Pad Thai with shrimp - authentic Thai recipe of the national dish
Jan 09, 2025
Pad Thai is one of the most well-known and popular dishes in Thai cuisine. Originally created on the streets of Bangkok, this delicious noodle dish quickly became a worldwide favorite. The combination of tender rice noodles, crunchy vegetables, succulent shrimp or chicken, and a perfectly balanced sauce of tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar makes Pad Thai a distinctive taste experience.
The history of Pad Thai dates back to the 1930s, when the dish became popular during a national campaign to promote rice cultivation and strengthen Thai identity. Since then, it has evolved steadily and can now be found in countless variations in restaurants and food stalls around the world. Whether you prefer it spicy or mild, with meat or vegetarian, Pad Thai has something for every taste.
In this recipe, we'll show you how to easily prepare Pad Thai at home using our Pad Thai sauce. With fresh ingredients and a few simple steps, you can bring the authentic taste of Thailand straight to your kitchen. Let yourself be enchanted by the exotic flavors and enjoy a piece of Thailand on your plate!
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Ingredients for 3 - 4 servings of Pad Thai with shrimp
Preparation time for 3 - 4 servings of Pad Thai: 30 minutes
Just follow our cooking instructions.
| Black Tiger Shrimp (alternatively chicken breast) | as desired |
| rice noodles | 400g |
| bean sprouts | 200g |
| Pad Thai sauce (depending on desired intensity) | 125 - 250 ml |
| egg | 1 per serving |
| spring onion | 2 bars |
| Tofu (chopped) | 200g |
| Lime | 1 (quarter) |
| Peanuts | 1 tbsp per serving |
| chili powder | as desired |
| vegetable oil | 1 tbsp per serving |
Preparation of Pad Thai
1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for at least 30 minutes. The noodles are ready once they are tender.
2. If you haven't already done so, remove the shrimp's intestines, or cut the chicken into thin strips and marinate them in a little Pad Thai sauce. Then, cut the spring onion into approximately 3-4 cm long pieces.
3. Add the vegetable oil to the pan and heat over medium heat until it smokes slightly.
4. Now remove the noodles from the water, drain slightly, and add them to the pan. Briefly fry them, then add the remaining Pad Thai sauce.
5. Stir-fry the noodles with the sauce and add the tofu
6. Now add the soy sprouts and spring onions and stir briefly
7. Push the prepared Pad Thai into a corner of the wok or pan to make room for the eggs.
8. Crack the eggs into the pan, fry until cooked through and then cover with the Pad Thai
9. Remove the Pad Thai from the pan and serve hot. Top with the peanuts and chili. Place the lime on the edge of the plate.
Bon appetit :-)
Did you know...?
Historical background: Pad Thai was popularized in the 1930s during the reign of Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram. It was part of a national campaign to promote Thai identity and reduce rice consumption.
Original Name: Originally, Pad Thai was called "Kway Teow Pad Thai," which means "Thai fried noodles."
World record: In 2017, the world's largest Pad Thai was prepared in Bangkok. It was an impressive 1,500 meters long and was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Festival.
Versatility: Pad Thai is an extremely versatile dish. It can be prepared with various proteins such as shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, thus offering something for every taste.
Popularity worldwide: Pad Thai has become a symbol of Thai cuisine and can now be found in restaurants and food stalls all over the world.
