Pad Thai is a Thai noodle stir-fry dish that is made with rice noodles. The noodles are flat and dried, and can be found in the Asian or Thai food section of most large supermarkets. The noodles are soaked in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes until they become tender yet still chewy, then drained and rinsed under cold water to remove any excess starch. The dish usually includes at least one type of protein, such as chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu, as well as stir-fried veggies, eggs, and a sweet-savory-sour sauce flavored with tamarind juice, fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic, shallots, and palm sugar. Bean sprouts, garlic chives, scrambled egg, and crushed peanuts are also common ingredients in Pad Thai. The dish is often served with lime wedges on the side.