This dish has been optimized for 2 servings. Quantity and times may need to be varied. Here you can find more information about adjusted portion sizes:
If the quantities are increased, the cooking time may be extended, so look again. Use water & spices sparingly at first and add more later if needed.
Cook the noodles in plain boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Stir fry the veggies for 5 minutes in a large frying pan in the oil.
Move the vegetables to one side of the frying pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the clean space in the frying pan. Allow the eggs to cook and set before breaking them up and mixing them in with the other ingredients. Then return the cooked noodles to the pan.
Add the chilli sauce, fish sauce (if using), juice half the lime and half the chopped peanuts.
Pile the pad Thai into 2 bowls, topping with the extra peanuts, sliced spring onions, chopped herbs and lime wedges. Tuck in!