Spicy Thai Street Noodles with Tamarind and Peanuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Vibrant stir-fried rice noodles tossed in a tangy tamarind sauce and topped with crunchy peanuts, capturing the essence of Thai street food. This Thai-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Thai cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, minced garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced shallots
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp, grated palm sugar
1 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup, chopped roasted peanuts
2, sliced green onions
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Drain 8 oz soaked rice noodles and set aside. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced shallots to the wok, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp grated palm sugar, and 1 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for another 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Add drained rice noodles, tossing continuously to coat them evenly with the sauce. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until noodles are tender and heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and top with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.