Pad Thai with shrimp - authentic Thai recipe of the national dish
Pad Thai is one of the best-known and most popular dishes in Thai cuisine. Originally created on the streets of Bangkok, this delicious noodle dish has quickly become a worldwide favorite. The combination of tender rice noodles, crisp vegetables, juicy shrimp or chicken, and a perfectly balanced sauce made from tamarindo, fish sauce, and palm sugar makes Pad Thai a unique taste experience.
You can find the basic recipe with all the variations (chicken, tofu, vegetarian) in our Pad Thai Basic Recipe.
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 continuously evolved 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 offers something for every taste.
In this recipe, we show you how you can easily prepare Pad Thai at home with our ready-made Pad Thai sauce.
With fresh ingredients and a few simple steps, you can bring the authentic taste of Thailand right into your kitchen. Let yourself be enchanted by the exotic aromas and enjoy a taste of Thailand on your plate!Yak Thai - authentically Thai
Ingredients for 3 - 4 servings of Pad Thai with shrimp
Preparation time for 3 - 4 servings of Pad Thai: 30 minutes
Simply follow our cooking instructions.
| Black Tiger shrimp (or chicken breast) | to taste |
| Rice noodles | 400 g |
| Soybean sprouts | 200 g |
| Pad Thai sauce (depending on the desired intensity) | 125 - 250 ml |
| Egg | 1 per serving |
| Spring onion | 2 stalks |
| Tofu (cut into small pieces) | 200 g |
| Lime | 1 (quartered) |
| Peanuts | 1 tbsp per serving |
| Chili powder | to taste |
| Vegetable oil | 1 tbsp per serving |
Preparing Pad Thai
1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for at least 30 minutes. The noodles are ready as soon as they are soft.
2. If not already done, remove the vein from the shrimp or cut the chicken into thin strips and marinate in a little Pad Thai sauce. Then cut the spring onion into pieces approximately 3 - 4 cm long.
3. Add the vegetable oil to the pan and heat over medium heat until it begins to smoke slightly.
4. Briefly fry the shrimp until they are cooked through
5. Now remove the noodles from the water, drain them slightly and add them to the pan. Briefly fry and then add the rest of the Pad Thai sauce.
6. Briefly fry the noodles with the sauce while stirring and add the tofu
7. Now add the soybean sprouts and spring onion and briefly stir
8. Push the prepared Pad Thai to one side of the wok or pan to make room for the eggs.
9. Crack the eggs into the pan, fry until cooked through and then cover with the Pad Thai
10. Remove the Pad Thai from the pan and serve hot. The peanuts and chili are added to the dish at the end. Place the lime on the edge of the plate
Enjoy your meal :-)
Did you know...?
Historical background: Pad Thai was made popular in the 1930s during the government 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 around the world.
