Description
A delicious twist on traditional Pad Thai, combining classic Thai flavors with spaghetti for a satisfying and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup shrimp or chicken, cooked and sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Crushed peanuts and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked shrimp or chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Push the protein to the side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble them until they’re fully cooked.
- Add the cooked spaghetti, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and chili powder. Pour this sauce over the spaghetti mixture and toss everything together to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
Feel free to swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. Serve with extra lime wedges and Thai chili sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg