Classic pad thai
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 20 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 615 / Protein 38g / Carbohydr. 64g / Fat 21g
Ingredients (2 servings)
| 100 g | rice noodles |
| 100 g | flavored tofu |
| 2 | green onions |
| 1 | red pepper |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 2 | eggs |
| 100 g | beef (e.g. tenderloin) |
| 2 tbsp | peanuts |
| 2 tbsp | fish sauce |
| 2 tbsp | soy sauce |
| 1 tbsp | brown sugar |
| 1 | lime (juiced) |
| 50 g | bean sprouts |
| 0.25 bunch | cilantro |
| cayenne pepper | |
| vegetable oil for frying | |
| salt | |
| pepper |
Utensils
citrus juicer (optional), whisk (optional), wok or large frying pan, 2 small bowls, large bowl, colander, small frying pan, cooking spoon, cutting board, knife
Wine Tip
Verdejo, 2011
This Spanish white wine lures you in with its typically exotic, fruity tones and harmonizes well with Southeast Asian dishes. Enjoy chilled between 6° – 8°C/43 – 46°F.
Step 1
Soak rice noodles, according to the package instructions, in warm water. Drain and set aside.
large bowl, colander
100 g rice noodles
Step 2
Cut tofu and pepper into strips and slice green onions into fine rings. Finely chop garlic. Beat eggs in a small bowl.
whisk (optional), cutting board, knife, small bowl
100 g flavored tofu / 2 green onions / 1 red pepper / 1 clove garlic / 2 eggs
Step 3
Cut beef into approx. finger-thick slices.
100 g beef
Step 4
Roughly chop peanuts. If desired, roast them in a frying pan beforehand.
cutting board, knife
2 tbsp peanuts
Step 5
Mix fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice together in a small bowl.
citrus juicer (optional), small bowl
2 tbsp fish sauce / 2 tbsp soy sauce / 1 tbsp brown sugar / 1 lime
Step 6
The next steps have to happen quickly, so it is best to have all ingredients by the stove. Fry bean sprouts, pepper, tofu, green onions, and garlic in some vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper and put on a plate.
wok or large frying pan, cooking spoon
50 g bean sprouts / vegetable oil for frying / salt / pepper
Step 7
Fry beef in the same pan. Add vegetables and egg. Stir continuously and season with salt and pepper. When the egg is still half runny, add the rice noodles and continue to sauté.
salt / pepper
Step 8
Now pour in the pre-made sauce and simmer for approx. 2 – 3 min. Next, fold in freshly chopped cilantro and add chili powder, if desired. Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve.
cutting board, knife
0.25 bunch cilantro / chili powder
