Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir-fried with tamarind sauce, egg, tofu, and peanuts.
The steps focus on fast mise en place and high-heat sequencing so the wok work stays under control.
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
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Optional timer: 5 min
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Optional timer: 8 min
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Optional timer: 12 min
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4/7/2026
Fast and clear. Prepping everything first made the stir-fry part feel easy.