
Easy Pad Thai-Style Rice Noodles
Steps
- 1
Soak the rice noodles in just-boiled water for 5-8 minutes until soft, then drain.
- 2
Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, the juice of half a lemon, and the peanut butter loosened with 1 tablespoon hot water.
- 3
Scramble the eggs in 1 teaspoon oil, then add the noodles and sauce.
- 4
Toss for 2 minutes and top with spring onion and an extra squeeze of lemon.
Easy substitutions
No Lemon?
Try Lime.
No Peanut butter?
Try Chopped peanuts on top.
Storage & leftovers
Best eaten straight away. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day and reheat until steaming hot.
Student tip
A simplified student version, not a traditional pad thai: no tamarind or fish sauce needed.
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