Best 5 Classic Pad Thai Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the bustling streets of Bangkok, Thailand, where the tantalizing aromas of Pad Thai dance in the air. This beloved noodle dish, pronounced "Pahd Thai," is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, perfectly capturing the essence of Thai cuisine. With its vibrant palette of colors and delectable taste, Pad Thai has become a culinary ambassador, captivating taste buds worldwide. In this article, we'll unravel the secrets behind the classic Pad Thai recipe by Tasty, guiding you through the steps to create this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavors as we delve into the world of Pad Thai – a dish that will transport you to the heart of Thailand with every bite.

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CLASSIC PAD THAI RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Pad Thai Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: wide rice noodle, palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, garlic, shallots, pickled turnip, egg, tofu, green onion, bean sprout, lime, peanut, red thai chile

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ lb wide rice noodle
¼ cup palm sugar
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup tamarind paste
1 tablespoon oil
6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 teaspoon pickled turnip, optional
1 egg
4 oz tofu, cubed, optional
½ bunch green onion, or chinese chives, sliced, plus more for serving
½ cup bean sprout, plus more for serving
lime, for serving
peanut, for serving
red thai chile, diced, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Soak rice noodles in room temperature water 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together palm sugar, tamarind paste, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and reduce for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove sauce from heat and set aside.
  • Heat a cast-iron pan or wok over high heat.
  • Add oil and chicken and cook for about two minutes until nearly cooked through and nicely seared on all sides.
  • Add minced garlic, shallots, and turnips to the chicken and stir to incorporate.
  • Move the chicken to the side of the pan and add the egg. Break the egg up with a spatula or wooden spoon and stir to scramble.
  • Add soaked rice noodles and stir to evenly incorporate all ingredients, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the reduced sauce and stir.
  • Add tofu, Chinese chives or green onions, and bean sprouts. Stir to incorporate and remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately with lime, peanuts, more sprouts and chives, and red chiles, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 15 grams

CLASSIC PAD THAI



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This recipe is a perfect example of Thai cooking for beginners. Once mastered, you'll forget stopping for take-out and make this easy stir-fry a weeknight staple.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces medium width rice vermicelli noodles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
½ pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
½ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
¼ cup lime juice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 ½ cups bean sprouts
3 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh coriander or parsley leaves
chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Cover noodles with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes; drain well and reserve.
  • Heat half the oil in a wok or deep skillet set over high heat. Crumble in chicken and add hot sauce; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Reserve on a platter.
  • Add remaining oil and peppers to pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, broth, ketchup, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Add noodles and reserved meat; toss mixture to combine. Heat through.
  • Add sprouts and toss gently. Sprinkle with onions, coriander and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Carbohydrate 70.2 g, Cholesterol 103.6 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1298.1 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

ONE-POT PAD THAI RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Pad Thai Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pad thai noodle, sesame oil, eggs, chicken breast, shallot, pad thai sauce, bean sprout, peanuts, green onion, fresh cilantro

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz pad thai noodle, or noodles of your choice
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 eggs
1 chicken breast, diced
¼ cup shallot
¾ cup pad thai sauce, we used 2 tablespoons each of fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha
1 cup bean sprout
½ cup peanuts, crushed, plus more for garnish
¼ cup green onion, plus more for garnish
¼ cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and set aside.
  • Add ½ teaspoon of sesame oil to a pot with the lightly beaten eggs. When the eggs are finished cooking, set aside.
  • Pour the remaining ½ tablespoon of sesame oil into the pot and add the diced chicken breast. Cook until no longer pink in the middle, then set aside.
  • Add the shallots to the pot and cook until lightly browned and fragrant. Then, add the noodles, eggs, and chicken back into the pot.
  • Pour in the pad Thai sauce and toss to coat.
  • Top with the bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, green onions, and cilantro, and stir until well blended.
  • Dish up and garnish with extra peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 25 grams

EASY PAD THAI



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Skip the take-out restaurant and give this pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges and fresh bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil over high heat until lightly browned; remove and set aside. Add shallot to pan and cook until tender, about 1 minute; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice and peanuts; heat through. Return pork to pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with pork mixture. Garnish with cilantro, additional peanuts, lime wedges and bean sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CLASSIC CHICKEN PAD THAI



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Make authentic Thai noodles at home with this chicken pad Thai recipe. The sauce is made from scratch using Thai favorites like fish sauce, tamarind paste, and shrimp paste.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces dried rice noodles
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
6 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste
5 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 (7 ounce) package firm tofu, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
3 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
¾ cup dry roasted peanuts
2 cups bean sprouts
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Soak rice noodles in a bowl of water for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and tamarind paste in a bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tofu. Cook chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and shrimp paste to the wok and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes, then add fish sauce mixture and drained noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Push noodles to one side of the wok. Crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble until firm, about 3 minutes. Stir into the noodles. Serve with peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.9 calories, Carbohydrate 97.5 g, Cholesterol 190.4 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 3005.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice noodles: Choose flat, wide rice noodles made specifically for Pad Thai. These noodles have a chewy texture and absorb the sauce well.
  • Soak the noodles properly: Before cooking, soak the rice noodles in warm water for at least 10 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable. This will help to prevent them from becoming sticky or breaking when you stir-fry them.
  • Make sure your wok or pan is hot enough: A well-heated wok or pan is essential for getting the right texture and flavor in your Pad Thai. Heat the oil over high heat until it is shimmering before adding the ingredients.
  • Stir-fry the ingredients quickly: Pad Thai is a quick-cooking dish, so it's important to stir-fry the ingredients quickly and continuously. This will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Use a generous amount of sauce: The sauce is what makes Pad Thai so delicious, so don't be shy about using it. Add the sauce to the noodles and stir-fry until they are evenly coated.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and peanuts: Once the Pad Thai is cooked, garnish it with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, and mint. You can also add some chopped peanuts for extra flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Pad Thai is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With a little practice, you'll be able to make this classic Thai dish in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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