Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 oz dried pad thai noodles (see notes)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil (divided )
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts (or you may use 2 cups shredded cabbage)
- 4 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1/4 lb medium raw shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 oz ground pork (preferrably with some fat)
- 2 Tbsp dried shrimp
- 1/4 cup preserved radish
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 shallots (peeled and minced)
- 5 stalks Chinese chives (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 5 oz seedless tamarind paste (+ 5 oz water)
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 4 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes or more if you like more heat (I added this last so it won't be spicy for my kids)
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts (for garnish)
- fresh limes
- 3 stalks Chinese chives (cut into 2-inch pieces)