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)

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