Thailand stands for colourful markets, street food with the wow factor and a cuisine that appeals to all the senses - and Pad Thai is probably the country's most famous dish. This popular noodle dish combines everything that makes Thai cuisine so special: sweetness, sourness, saltiness and spiciness - perfectly balanced and prepared with typical Asian ingredients such as rice noodles, tamarind, fish sauce, bean sprouts, lime, peanuts and a choice of prawns, chicken or tofu.
With our recipe, you can conjure up a real Thailand feeling in your kitchen - perfect for anyone who craves exotic flavours and a dose of wanderlust.
Discover now and experience a piece of Thailand with Pad Thai - spicy, fresh and simply delicious!
Firstly, prepare the sauce: To do this, dissolve the tamarind paste and sugar in the hot water while stirring. Then add the remaining ingredients and mix everything well.
Soak the rice noodles in warm water according to the packet instructions until they are soft but not too mushy. Drain and set aside.
Now heat the oil in a large pan or wok. Briefly fry the garlic and prawns (or tofu).
Then add the eggs to the pan and stir gently until set.
Then add the carrots and spring onions.
Add the drained pasta and mix with the sauce. Toss everything well and sauté until the pasta has absorbed the sauce.
Fold in the mung bean sprouts and fry for a further minute.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, serve with fresh lime wedges and enjoy!