{"id":62363,"date":"2025-09-30T13:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/znam.si\/uncategorized\/pad-thai-with-shrimp\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:29:10","slug":"pad-thai-with-shrimp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/recipes-and-food\/pasta-risottos\/pad-thai-with-shrimp\/","title":{"rendered":"Pad Thai with shrimp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pad Thai with shrimp<\/strong> is one of the most famous Thai dishes, combining rice noodles, fresh seasonal vegetables, shrimp and its characteristic sweet-sour-umami sauce. Crunchy peanuts, fresh lime and a hint of chili create the perfect balance of flavors. The dish is quick to prepare, filling, and brings the authentic taste of Thailand right to your plate.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients for Pad Thai with shrimp (serves 4)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250 g rice noodles (flat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 g shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small zucchini or carrot, cut into thin strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tablespoons peanuts, roughly crushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons oil (peanut or sunflower)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lime (for juice and wedges when serving)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons fish sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons tamarind paste (or lime juice as a substitute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a pinch of chili flakes (to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spring onion or coriander for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">1Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Reserve some cooking water. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">2In a large pan or wok, heat the oil. Add the chopped garlic and fry briefly until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">3Push the shrimp to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the center. Lightly scramble until just set, then mix everything together. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">4Add the noodles, bell pepper and zucchini, then pour in the sauce (soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar and a little water). Stir well to combine. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">5Add the peanuts and chili. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and serve immediately with fresh lime and a sprinkle of spring onion or coriander. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for the perfect Pad Thai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\u2022 Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor \u2013 they can also be replaced with chicken or tofu.<br\/>\u2022 Tamarind paste gives the signature tang \u2013 if you don\u2019t have it, add extra lime juice.<br\/>\u2022 Peanuts should be roasted and roughly crushed to add crunch.<br\/>\u2022 Don\u2019t overcook the noodles as they will soften further when stir-fried.<br\/>\u2022 Pad Thai is best served fresh \u2013 avoid making it too far in advance.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I use other proteins instead of shrimp?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes, Pad Thai can also be made with chicken, pork, beef or tofu. The base recipe remains the same. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can I serve with Pad Thai?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Pad Thai is a complete dish on its own, but it pairs well with a light Thai Tom Yum soup or a simple fresh vegetable salad.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can Pad Thai be vegetarian?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes. Replace the shrimp with tofu or extra vegetables. Substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce to make it fully vegetarian.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pad Thai with shrimp is one of the most famous Thai dishes, combining rice noodles, fresh seasonal vegetables, shrimp and its characteristic sweet-sour-umami sauce. Crunchy peanuts, fresh lime and a hint of chili create the perfect balance of flavors. 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