Classic pad thai

Step 1/8

• 100 g rice noodles

• large bowl
• colander

Soak rice noodles, according to the package instructions, in warm water. Drain and set aside.

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• 100 g flavored tofu
• 2 green onions
• 1 red pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 eggs

• whisk (optional)
• cutting board
• knife
• small bowl

Cut tofu and pepper into strips and slice green onions into fine rings. Finely chop garlic. Beat eggs in a small bowl.

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• 100 g beef

Cut beef into approx. finger-thick slices.

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• 2 tbsp peanuts

• small frying pan
• cutting board
• knife

Roughly chop peanuts. If desired, roast them in a frying pan beforehand.

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• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 lime

• citrus juicer (optional)
• small bowl

Mix fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice together in a small bowl.

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• 50 g bean sprouts
• vegetable oil for frying
• salt
• pepper

• wok or large frying pan
• cooking spoon

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.

Step 7/8

• salt
• pepper

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.