Pad thai

Ingredients

8 oz. rice noodles, broken in half

6 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil, divided

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed

3 large eggs

3 Tbsp. palm sugar

3 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce

2 Tbsp. tamarind puree

1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp.)

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

6 scallions, cut into 1" pieces

1 c. bean sprouts

1/4 c. coarsely chopped peanuts

2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)