Phad Thai

1Noodle Preparation Soak the rice noodles (8 ounces) in a bowl of water according to package instructions until softened. Drain and set aside.

2Phad Thai Sauce In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste (3 tablespoons), fish sauce (2 tablespoons), soy sauce (1 tablespoon), palm sugar (1 tablespoon), and chili flakes (1 teaspoon) to make the Phad Thai sauce. Set aside.

3Cooking the Aromatics Heat vegetable oil (2 tablespoons) in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic (2 cloves) and onion (1 small), and sauté until fragrant.

4Cooking the Eggs (2) Push the aromatics to the side of the pan. Crack the eggs (2) into the pan and scramble until cooked.

5Cooking the Protein Add the protein of choice and cook until no longer pink. Push everything to the side of the pan.

6Stir-frying the Noodles Add the soaked noodles and Phad Thai sauce. Toss everything together until well combined.

7Adding Vegetables and Peanuts Stir in the bean sprouts (1 cup), crushed peanuts (¼ cup), and green onions (4). Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.

8Garnishing and Serving Serve the Phad Thai hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves, extra crushed peanuts (¼ cup), and lime (1) wedges on the side.