Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai
Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai features springy rice noodles tossed in a bright tamarind sauce that balances sweet, tangy, and salty notes. Tender chicken, fluffy ribbons of egg, and a shower of crunchy peanuts meet fresh bean sprouts, chives, and lime for contrast. Serve it hot for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover them with several inches of room temperature water; let them soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then take it off the heat.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the eggs; scramble until the eggs are nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and rice noodles and stir until well combined.
- 5
Stir in the tamarind mixture, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and salt; cook until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the peanuts and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with bean sprouts, chives, and paprika; serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 659.7 kcal High 33%
- Protein 34.79 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 84.06 g 31%
- Total Fat 22.96 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 4.04 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 196.91 mg High 66%
- Sodium 2062.61 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 7.57 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 20.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 158.01 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 6.26 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 1181.32 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 131.34 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 9.93 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Classic Thai Style Pad Thai is a Thai dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Eggs, Fish Sauce, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 659.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Eggs, Fish Sauce, Fresh Chives, Lime. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 659.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai healthy?
- Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 659.7 calories and 34.79 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2062.61 mg (90% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.04 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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