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How to Make Pad Thai Pinoy Style

Pad Thai Pinoy Style is a flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that combines sweet, sour, and savory Thai-inspired ingredients with familiar Filipino pantry staples for a uniquely delicious meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Noodles recipe
Cuisine: Thai, Thai Cuisine
Keyword: pad thai, pinoy style, thailand food
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 100 grams Pad Thai noodles flat rice noodle
  • 2 Tbsp. tamarind paste
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine
  • 2 Tbsp. annato extract soak 1 Tbsp annato seeds in 2 Tbsp hot water, discard seeds
  • 200 grams firm tofu sliced into rectangles
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut oil or corn oil
  • 1 cup spring onions chopped 1 inch long
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic chopped
  • 2 whole raw eggs
  • 2 cups cabbage chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. dried shrimp powder
  • 85 grams toge bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup salted peanut crushed or ground coarsely.
  • 3 pcs chili pepper minced
  • 200 grams chicken breast fillet sliced
  • 100 grams shrimps shelled
  • cooking oil

Instructions

How to make Pad Thai:

  • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.
  • Fry the tofu on all sides until brown. Set aside.
  • On a clean wok, heat peanut oil and stir fry the chicken slices until brown. Set aside.
  • On the same wok, saute garlic until fragrant, then add half of the spring onions and shrimps. Stir fry until the shrimps turns bright orange.
  • Then add cabbage and fried tofu. Toss for about half a minute then turn off heat. Set aside.
  • On the same wok, heat a tablespoon of oil and fry the eggs sunny side up. Then shred the eggs in the wok using the spatula then add the cooked ingredients (chicken, shrimp and veggies).
  • Toss the ingredients in high heat for a few seconds then add the rice noodles, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, powdered shrimp, annato extract and rice vinegar. Toss again for a few seconds then turn off heat.
  • Add the chili pepper, half of the chopped spring onions, bean sprouts and ground peanuts. Toss again to mix the ingredients then serve hot.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Use Sinigang Mix for Tamarind Paste

If tamarind paste is hard to find, powdered sinigang mix is a great alternative for that tangy kick. It provides the same sourness that balances the dish’s sweet and savory elements. Just remember to add it gradually and taste as you go to avoid making the noodles too sour.

Fry Tofu Until Golden Brown

Make sure to fry the tofu until it’s crispy and golden on all sides. This adds a nice texture contrast to the soft noodles and tender chicken or shrimp. Properly browned tofu also absorbs the flavors better when tossed with the rest of the ingredients.

Toss Noodles Quickly Over High Heat

When mixing the rice noodles with the sauce and other ingredients, keep the heat high and toss everything quickly. This prevents the noodles from becoming soggy and ensures that all the flavors are well distributed. A quick toss also keeps the noodles from sticking to the pan or clumping together.