Jasmine pad Thai is a classic and popular Thai dish that is known for its fragrant aroma, sweet and savory flavor, and colorful presentation. Originating in Thailand, this dish is made from stir-fried flat rice noodles, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce made with tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar. The use of jasmine rice noodles, which are known for their delicate aroma and texture, adds a unique touch to this dish. Topped with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, and a wedge of lime, jasmine pad Thai offers a balance of flavors and textures that makes it a beloved dish enjoyed by people worldwide.
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PAD THAI
The most famous Thai dish in America! Making a good Pad Thai takes time. There's a delicate dance with the noodles because they cook in three stages. First you soak them in warm water and they begin to absorb and soften. They first get pan-fried with all the ingredients. Be patient at this stage. Allow them to begin to yield and marry with the hot oil and other ingredients. Once they look soft enough to eat right out of the pan but slightly al dente, add the sauce to finish the cooking. My family was among the first to introduce this dish to America nearly 50 years ago and the American version differs slightly from the native one. The super bright orange was accentuated with paprika instead of the traditional addition of chili paste to give it a slight tint. And we typically finish this dish with garlic chives vs. green onions. I always say Pad Thai is like pancakes. You'll burn a few before you get the knack for it.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the Pad Thai Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the fish sauce, sugar, tamarind paste, lime juice, vinegar, paprika and chili sauce. Set aside.
- For the Pad Thai: Soak the noodles in enough warm water to cover for 1 hour.
- If using, cut the banana leaf into round shapes using an overturned bowl. Place on the serving platter and hold for plating.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the oil and coat the skillet completely. When the skillet starts to smoke, add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 seconds. Add the tofu and dried shrimp and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Push ingredients in the skillet to one side and let the oil settle in the center of skillet. Crack the eggs into the oil and let set until half-cooked, about 30 seconds, then lightly scramble. Combine with the remaining cooked ingredients in the skillet, scraping the bits from the bottom before they burn. Add 3 cups of the drained noodles and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve the noodle soaking water.
- Add the salted turnip and shrimp. Cook until both the chicken and shrimp are at medium doneness, about 1 minute. Add the sauce and fold together until all the liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Place half of the bean sprouts, half of the crushed peanuts and the garlic chives (or scallions) in the center of noodles, and then spoon some noodles over them to cover and let steam for 30 seconds. If the skillet seems dry, add a small amount of the noodle soaking water. Transfer to a serving plate with the banana leaf circle, and garnish with the remaining bean sprouts, peanuts and lime.
JASMIN'S PAD THAI
Provided by Suzanne Pirret
Categories Wok Fish Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Cashew Tamarind Noodle Green Onion/Scallion Small Plates
Yield Makes 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Get your mise completely ready to go, because this dish only takes about 5 minutes to cook.
- In a wok (of course you can use a frying pan, but it's just not the same; even those cheap stainless steel ones work better than a pan), fry the red onion in a little peanut or olive oil. Add the shrimp (or calamari, chicken, or pork). Cook for a minute. They'll continue so don't worry too much if they're still slightly opaque, and move them over to the side. Make a well in the center. Crack the egg in there and scramble with a fork till cooked. Push over to the side along with the shrimp.
- Break the noodles in half (unless your wok is the huge industrial size), and add to the center with about 1/4 cup of the stock, the fi sh sauce, tamarind sauce, palm sugar (dissolve it in a little hot water if too thick), and red chile flakes. Mix well into the noodles, leaving the shrimp and scrambled egg off to the side.
- Cook the noodles in the sauce for a few minutes, stirring lightly to ensure that they don't clump together. The noodles should be just softened-you want them nice and chewy. Taste and adjust the seasoning-and add more stock if necessary.
- Now add the bean sprouts and the scallions, stir everything together, and heat it through. Immediately turn onto large plate and top with the chopped cashews. Garnish with lime and cucumber slices.
- You now just need a pair of chopsticks and an ice cold Singha.
JANET'S PAD THAI
Provided by Janet Johnston
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Put the sliced strip steak and red Thai curry powder in a resealable container and shake until the meat is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, to marinate.
- Meanwhile soak all the noodles in cold water for 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. When the water comes to a boil add the noodles and cook for 3 minutes.
- While the noodles are cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a wok, over medium-high heat. Using a pair of tongs, remove the noodles from the boiling water and allow them to drain of any water over the top of the pot, and then carefully put them into wok and stir. Crack 2 unbeaten eggs directly into the wok along with the garlic, and stir until the egg is incorporated. Push the noodles to the rear portion of the wok and add the seasoned strip steak. Sear the meat for 1 minute, then turn and sear the other side for 1 minute. Mix the noodles back into the center of the wok along with the meat, and then add the sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce, tamarind, sugar, and a generous pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Stir in the basil and chives and remove from heat. Divide the noodles into 2 to 3 portions on serving plates. Garnish each serving with carrots, cabbage, sprouts, chopped peanuts, wedges of lime and spicy chili sauce, if desired.
JASMINE KELLY'S PAD THAI
I threw this together with what I had on hand, wanting something "Asian". I couldn't think of a name for it, so when a student tasted it, I decided to name it for her.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak rice sticks in hot water for 10minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cut pork chops into matchsticks, coat with flour. Saute in oil until browned, set aside. Shred cabbage, chop pepper and slice leeks. Add vegetables to pan and saute until crisp tender. Add pork, sesame oil, soy sauce, srirachi. Coat all in pan, add rice sticks and toss to coat well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 577.1, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 15.7
A PAD THAI WORTH MAKING
The wonderful national noodle dish of Thailand, it is now served in many trendy restaurants. It can be adjusted to your taste, add ingredients that you like and make it as spicy or tart as you want to. It is also great as a basis for a stir fry of leftovers. This is a recipe for those who like it HOT, if you can't handle the heat, go easy on the chile sauce.
Provided by Fatty Arbuckle
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with hot tap water and place the noodles in it to soak for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of the chile sauce and chicken stock. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, stir in garlic and cook for about 10 seconds. Add shrimp and chicken; cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is opaque and chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Move everything in the wok out to the sides and pour the eggs in the center. Cook and stir the eggs until firm. Add the noodles to the wok and pour in the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the noodles are tender. Add a bit more water if needed to finish cooking the noodles. Stir in 3 cups of bean sprouts, green onions, and remaining chile sauce. Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped peanuts. Taste for seasoning, adjusting the spice or lime juice if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and remaining bean sprouts with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.1 calories, Carbohydrate 83.1 g, Cholesterol 280.2 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1591.2 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
MY FRIEND MING'S PAD THAI
Finally a decent pad thai recipe that does not use ketchup as a ingredient. Make this...you will enjoy.
Provided by loveleesmile
Categories Thai
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak the rice noodles in a large bowl of warm water until just pliable and almost tender, about 20 minutes. Drain noodles well. Stir the fish sauce, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, chile and garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until the garlic and chile softens and the mixture is fragrant. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they are pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cabbage, 2 cups/160 g of bean sprouts, and half of the cilantro. Add the fish sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the cabbage begins to wilt. Add the noodles and toss until the noodles are tender.
- Transfer to 4 plates, mounding slightly and dividing equally. Arrange the shrimp around the noodles. Top with the remaining bean sprouts and cilantro. Sprinkle with the peanuts and serve with the lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.7, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 183.5, Sodium 1257.9, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 33.9
SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN (PAD KRAPOW GAI)
My version of this classic Thai dish has spectacular taste even with regular basil instead of Thai or holy basil. The sauce actually acts like a glaze as the chicken mixture cooks over high heat. The recipe works best if you chop or grind your own chicken and have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
- Heat large skillet over high heat. Drizzle in oil. Add chicken and stir fry until it loses its raw color, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies. Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, about 2 or 3 more minutes. Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the rest of the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until sauce glazes onto the meat, 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 155.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1181.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
Tips for Making the Best Pad Thai:
- Use wide rice noodles: These noodles are flat and have a chewy texture that works well with the other ingredients in the dish.
- Soak the noodles before cooking: This will help to soften them and make them more pliable.
- Use a wok or large skillet for cooking: A wok is the traditional utensil for making pad Thai, but a large skillet will also work.
- Use high heat and cook the noodles quickly: This will help to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Add the sauce to the noodles while they are still cooking: This will help the sauce to coat the noodles evenly.
- Finish the dish with peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime wedges: These ingredients add flavor and texture to the pad Thai.
Conclusion:
Pad Thai is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can make a pad Thai that is just as good as the ones you get in your favorite restaurant. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give pad Thai a try!
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