pad thai

Certainly! Here's a detailed recipe for Pad Thai:

Ingredients:

- 8 oz rice noodles

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 1 cup tofu, cubed (or shrimp/chicken)

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 eggs, lightly beaten

- 1 cup bean sprouts

- 1 cup sliced green onions

- 1/2 cup crushed peanuts

- Lime wedges for serving

For the sauce:

- 3 tablespoons fish sauce

- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Rice Noodles:**

   - Soak rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes or until they're pliable but still firm.

   - Drain and set aside.

2. **Make the Sauce:**

   - In a bowl, mix together fish sauce, tamarind paste, soy sauce, sugar, and chili powder. Adjust the flavors to your liking.

3. **Cook Tofu (or protein of choice):**

   - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large pan.

   - Add tofu and cook until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. **Stir-Fry:**

   - In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil.

   - Add minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.

   - Push the garlic to the side and pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Scramble the eggs until just set.

5. **Combine Ingredients:**

   - Add soaked and drained rice noodles to the pan.

   - Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss everything together.

6. **Finish and Garnish:**

   - Add cooked tofu (or your chosen protein), bean sprouts, and sliced green onions. Toss until well combined and heated through.

7. **Serve:**

   - Divide onto plates and garnish with crushed peanuts.

   - Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Enjoy your homemade Pad Thai!