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Authentic Pad Thai
A restaurant‑quality Pad Thai made at home with rice noodles, shrimp, tofu, peanuts, and a sweet‑tangy tamarind sauce. Follow the step‑by‑step technique for perfectly softened noodles, caramelized sauce, and crisp‑tender shrimp.
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Critical Success Points
- • Soaking the rice noodles for the correct time
- • Caramelizing the palm sugar to the right amber color
- • Not overcooking the shrimp
- • Ensuring the noodles absorb the sauce without becoming soggy
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can cause severe burns; keep a lid nearby.
- • Raw shrimp must be handled with clean hands and cooked thoroughly.
- • Use a sharp knife carefully when mincing garlic and chopping tofu.
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