Step 1

Put water in a bowl

Step 2

Add tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, molasses, and chili powder. Mix together well.

Step 3

Heat the oil in the wok to a medium low heat.

Step 4

Add the shallots, tofu or other protein and salt. Fry until crunchy and cooked through. Move to side of wok.

Step 5

Add the egg and scramble using the side of your spatula. Mix it together with the tofu and shallot mixture and move it to the side of the wok.

Step 6

Add in the noodles and the seasoning sauce, stir fry until the noodles are nice and soft. Stir in a circular motion using the side of your spatula .

Step 7

Add in the bean sprouts, grated carrots, and chives. Mix everything in the wok together really well.

Step 8

Plate the Pad Thai and serve with crushed peanuts on top and the lime wedges.