Authentic Pad Thai Recipe – Cooked on the Black Series Wok Burner

Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s most iconic street foods—sweet, savory, tangy, and packed with fresh ingredients. With the right technique, you can recreate this delicious dish at home or in your commercial kitchen and enjoy restaurant-quality results.

Why Pad Thai is So Popular

This famous noodle stir-fry combines chewy rice noodles, fresh vegetables, crunchy peanuts, and a perfectly balanced sauce. The result is a dish that’s light, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.

Key Benefits of Making Pad Thai:

• Quick to prepare—ready in under 20 minutes

• Uses simple, fresh ingredients

• Customizable with prawns, chicken, or tofu

• A crowd-pleaser for all occasions

Pad Thai Recipe (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 250g rice noodles (medium width)

• 2 tbsp peanut oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 200g prawns, chicken, or tofu (your choice)

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 cup bean sprouts

• 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced

• 2 spring onions, chopped

• ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed

• Fresh lime wedges (for serving)

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp fish sauce

• 2 tbsp tamarind paste

• 2 tbsp brown sugar (or palm sugar)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

Method:

1. Soak noodles: Place rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes until softened. Drain.

2. Prepare sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

3. Stir-fry protein: Heat oil in a wok, add garlic and your choice of prawns, chicken, or tofu. Cook until nearly done.

4. Add eggs: Push protein aside, pour in beaten eggs, scramble gently, then combine.

5. Add noodles & sauce: Toss noodles into the wok, pour over the sauce, and stir-fry quickly to coat.

6. Finish with vegetables: Add bean sprouts, capsicum, and spring onions. Toss until just tender.

7. Serve: Plate up and garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh lime wedges.

Tips for Perfect Pad Thai

• Cook Quickly: Keep your wok hot and stir constantly for the best results.

• Balance Flavors: Adjust the sauce to your taste—Pad Thai should be sweet, salty, tangy, and savory.

• Garnish Generously: Fresh lime and peanuts add crunch and brightness.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

Pad Thai is more than just a meal—it’s a taste of Thailand. Its mix of fresh vegetables, bold sauce, and customizable proteins makes it a versatile dish for any kitchen, whether you’re cooking at home or serving customers in a restaurant.

👉 Try this recipe today and bring authentic Asian flavors straight to your table.