The Taste of Thailand

  • We love to cook

  • 20.10.2025

Pad Thai with Shrimp

A beloved classic of Thai cuisine, Pad Thai was created in the 1940s to promote the country’s national identity through food. Made with stir-fried rice noodles, shrimp, eggs, bean sprouts, and peanuts, it beautifully balances sweetness, acidity, and a hint of spice. A true symbol of Thai hospitality and harmony of flavours.

For me, Thailand isn’t just a place to visit — it’s a feeling. Between the smiles, the colours, and the flavours, it’s a journey that touches the heart and soothes the soul.

Caroline Gottfrois Product Designer

Ingredients for 4 people

Le Pad thaï :

▫️ 500 g rice noodles
▫️ 30 raw shrimp
▫️ 2 tbsp soy sauce
▫️ 4 spring onions
▫️ 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
▫️ 2 tsp grated ginger
▫️ 2 eggs
▫️ 5 cups bean sprouts
▫️ Fresh coriander
▫️ 1 cup peanuts
▫️ 6 tbsp vegetable oil
▫️ 2 limes
▫️ 1 tsp chili flakes

La sauce :

▫️ 1 tbsp tamarind paste
▫️ 1 cup chicken broth
▫️ 5 tbsp fish sauce
▫️ 2 tbsp soy sauce
▫️ 1 tsp chili sauce
▫️ ½ tsp ground white pepper
▫️ Juice and zest of one lime

Instructions:

  • Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions (usually about 5 minutes). Rinse under cold water to prevent sticking and set aside.

  • In a bowl, mix the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, the grated ginger, and the pressed garlic.

  • In another bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients.

  • Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil and chili flakes, then the white parts of the spring onions (reserve the green parts for serving).

  • After one minute, add the shrimp with their marinade and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.

  • Add the eggs, stir quickly to scramble, then add the bean sprouts and mix well.

  • Add the noodles and pour in about one-third of the prepared sauce.

  • Stir-fry, adding the remaining sauce gradually as it evaporates.

  • Serve in bowls, topped with crushed peanuts, lime wedges, and sliced green onions.

A journey to Thailand in every bite! 😍

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