Description
Delicious, crispy Pad Thai noodles with succulent shrimp and two delectable sauces, combining traditional flavors with a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe mee krob crispy noodles
- 1 lb shrimp or other protein of your choice
- 3 cups bean sprouts
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 12 stalks garlic chives, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- Julienned red pepper (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- 6 lime wedges
- 9 oz pressed tofu, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the crispy noodles: Follow your trusted recipe for the mee krob crispy noodles. Aim for a golden-brown color and a satisfying crunch.
- Beat the eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and fish sauce. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a smear of oil, and pour in a portion of the egg mixture. Swirl to create a thin, crepe-like layer. Cook until set, then cool before cutting into thin ribbon-like strips.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a wok over high heat. Add oil, then toss in your shrimp. Sauté until they’re pink and opaque, which usually takes 2-3 minutes. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Sauté the tofu: In the same wok, add the pressed tofu cubes and sauté until golden brown and heated through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Toss and combine: Add the crispy noodles to the wok, stirring gently until everything is heated and mixed well. Then toss in the bean sprouts, garlic chives, and egg ribbons. Gently combine to avoid breaking the crispy noodles.
- Plate and serve: Transfer the noodle mixture to plates, top with the cooked shrimp, sprinkle with roasted cashews, and serve with lime wedges. Feel free to garnish with cilantro or julienned peppers for a burst of color. Don’t forget to squeeze some lime juice on top for an extra zing!
Notes
Always choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg