Pad Thai is a popular Thai stir-fried rice noodle dish made with a combination of tamarind pulp, fish sauce, dried shrimp, peanuts, bean sprouts, eggs, and other ingredients. It is known for its distinctive sweet, sour, and savory flavors, and its vibrant colors. Pad Thai can be found in restaurants and street stalls throughout Thailand, and it has become one of the country's most beloved dishes. Its origins can be traced back to the 1930s, when Thailand was seeking to promote national unity and identity. The dish was designed to be a symbol of Thai cuisine, and it quickly gained popularity both at home and abroad. Today, Pad Thai is enjoyed by people all over the world, and it is often considered to be one of the most representative dishes of Thailand.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
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
PAD THAI
This is a traditional Pad Thai recipe used by a friend's mother. You can use chicken, pork, beef, tofu, or a combination. You may want to start with less pepper, and work your way up.
Provided by TRANSMONICON
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak rice noodles in cold water 30 to 50 minutes, or until soft. Drain, and set aside.
- Heat butter in a wok or large heavy skillet. Saute chicken until browned. Remove, and set aside. Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat. Crack eggs into hot oil, and cook until firm. Stir in chicken, and cook for 5 minutes. Add softened noodles, and vinegar, fish sauce, sugar and red pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste. Mix while cooking, until noodles are tender. Add bean sprouts, and mix for 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 178.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 593.6 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
AUTHENTIC PAD THAI
Inspired by the pad thai at Thai Tom, this recipe features a tamarind paste, vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce mixture over perfectly stir-fried eggs, chicken breast, and rice noodles, garnished with peanuts, chives, and fresh bean sprouts.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with several inches of room temperature water; let soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain.
- Whisk sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil and minced garlic in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir in eggs; scramble until eggs are nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add cooked chicken breast slices and rice noodles; stir to combine.
- Stir in tamarind mixture, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and salt; cook until noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with bean sprouts, chives, paprika, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.8 g, Cholesterol 132.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1478.7 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
EASY PAD THAI
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
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.
SHRIMP PAD THAI
You can make this yummy Thai classic in no time. Find fish sauce and chili garlic sauce in the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store. -Elise Ray, Shawnee, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink; remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the pan. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce and peanuts; heat through. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SPICY SHRIMP PAD THAI
I used other pad thai recipes from this website and added shrimp and my own little flavor and spice.
Provided by n0xzemagrl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine rice wine vinegar, ketchup, fish sauce, chile sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Add shrimp to the wok. Cook and stir until pink, about 4 minutes. Add the ketchup mixture and stir. Move all ingredients to one side to clear a small space in the pan. Pour in eggs and cook without stirring until partially set, about 3 minutes.
- Stir the drained noodles into the shrimp and egg mixture. Add 1/2 cup peanuts, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and carrots. Cook and stir until noodles are heated through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with the remaining peanuts, bean sprouts, lime wedges, green onions, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.6 g, Cholesterol 120.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1421.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
PAD THAI (THAI STIR-FRIED NOODLES)
A native Thai woman made this for a Thai cooking class. This is how she learned to make it from her mother. We tasted the dish and it was great. We did not have Pad Thai sauce with it but she said the store bought type was fine. Vegetables or tofu may be substituted for the chicken. She noted that overcooked noodles do not stir-fry well and do not look good. If using fresh noodles, instead of dried, they will cook in less than 1 minute.
Provided by Ducky
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Boil noodles until just soft (do not overcook).
- Drain water and place noodles in separate bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 Tbsp oil in wok on high heat.
- Add garlic, shallots, oyster sauce, chicken and stir-fry until cooked.
- Move mixture to 1/2 of wok and add eggs on empty 1/2 of wok.
- Cook eggs.
- Mix eggs and chicken.
- Add noodles, fish sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper and brown sugar, stirring quickly so that noodles do not stick together.
- Stir in bean sprouts, green onion and peanuts.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a quick squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately, with Pad Thai sauce, as desired.
AUTHENTIC PAD THAI NOODLES
This is an authentic Thai recipe, with the proper ingredients (no ketchup or peanut butter). It is easy, quick, and absolutely delicious.
Provided by Julia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak rice vermicelli noodles in a bowl filled with hot water until softened, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- Heat peanut oil over medium heat in a large wok.
- Cook and stir tofu in the wok, turning the pieces until they are golden on all sides.
- Remove tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on plate lined with paper towels.
- Pour all but 1 tablespoon of used oil from the wok into a small bowl; it will be used again in a later step.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
- Pour in beaten egg and lightly toss in the hot oil to scramble the egg.
- Remove egg from the wok and set aside.
- Pour reserved peanut oil in the small bowl back into the wok.
- Toss garlic and drained noodles in wok until they are coated with oil.
- Stir in vegetable broth, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss and gently push noodles around the pan to coat with sauce.
- Gently mix in tofu, scrambled egg, salt, chili flakes, and 3 tablespoons peanuts; toss to mix all ingredients.
- Mix in bean sprouts and green onions, reserving about 1 tablespoon of each for garnish. Cook and stir until bean sprouts have softened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Arrange noodles on a warm serving platter and garnish with 3 tablespoons peanuts and reserved bean sprouts and green onions. Place lime wedges around the edges of the platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1233.8 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
VEGETARIAN PAD THAI
This is a simple pad thai loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It's quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. -Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse well and drain again. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and lime juice., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry carrots and pepper until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from pan., Reduce heat to medium. Pour eggs into same pan; cook and stir until no liquid egg remains. Stir in carrot mixture, noodles and sauce mixture; heat through. Add bean sprouts; toss to combine. Top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ONE-POT PAD THAI RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
THE BEST SHRIMP PAD THAI
Just like your favorite Thai takeout-but better. In Thailand, you'll find street vendors whipping up this noodle dish to order from scratch. There are numerous variations of the ingredients used to achieve the perfect sweet, sour and umami noodle dish. We've chosen to use sriracha in our version for its warming heat and sweetness. It also adds a nice color. In quick-cooking stir-fry dishes, it's imperative to have all your ingredients prepped and ready-to-go before you start cooking.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- Stir together the fish sauce, brown sugar, tamarind concentrate, lime juice and sriracha in a small bowl until well combined.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Push the tofu to the side, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet. Add the shrimp and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Push to the side with the tofu, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet. Add beaten egg to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and chopping to break up, until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Push the egg to the side with the tofu and shrimp. Add the peppers to the skillet and cook just to soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the noodles, scallions, bean sprouts and sauce to the skillet. Incorporate the tofu, shrimp and egg into the ingredients and stir fry, coating the ingredients with the sauce and simmering to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and top with chopped peanuts and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
SHRIMP PAD THAI
This is a Pad Thai recipe I got from a restaurant. The sauce is made with ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar, and it's sprinkled liberally with bean sprouts and chopped peanuts.
Provided by LAURA NASON
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, soak the noodles in cold water for 15 min; drain. Cover noodles with hot water, and soak for 15 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until pink. Stir in ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar. Pour in the beaten egg, and cook without stirring until egg is partially set. Add drained noodles, 1/4 pound bean sprouts, and 1/2 cup peanuts. Mix while cooking until noodles are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 488 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
STIR-FRIED THAI NOODLES: PAD THAI
Steps:
- Soak the dried rice noodles in cool or lukewarm water for 30 minutes, or until they're limp but still firm to the touch; later cooking in the wok will soften them more. Drain the noodles thoroughly in a colander and set aside while preparing the other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, tamarind juice, and sugar; stir well to melt the sugar. Taste and adjust flavors to the desired combination of salty, sour, and sweet.
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat until it is smoking hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and quickly stir-fry the shrimp until they turn pink and are almost cooked through; 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok and toss in the garlic, shallots, and chile; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Push the garlic and shallots to 1 side of the wok and pour the egg into the center. Scramble the egg lightly until set, breaking it up into pieces with a spatula. Add the drained noodles to the wok, stirring and tossing quickly with 2 spatulas to separate the strands. Pour in the fish sauce mixture, tossing well to coat the noodles and keep them from sticking (if the noodles are still too firm, drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to help them cook.)
- When the noodles are in good shape, toss in 1/2 of the bean sprouts and peanuts; save the remaining for garnish. Continue to stir-fry, to combine. Return the shrimp to the wok and toss the pad thai together to warm everything through. Serve the pad thai on a platter, pile the remaining bean sprouts and peanuts on 1 side of the dish and garnish with the lime wedges and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over each portion before eating.
PAD THAI WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, peanut butter, and chili paste until smooth.
- Heat a large wok over medium-high heat, and add canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and let cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetables, chicken, and shrimp, and stir-fry until chicken and shrimp are browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss to coat.
- Add peanut/spice paste, brown sugar and cider vinegar and toss to distribute. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Spread chopped romaine on a platter. Serve pad Thai on top of lettuce and garnish with mung bean sprouts, lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts.
THAI STIR-FRIED NOODLES (PAD SEE EW)
Chicken, broccoli, and rice noodles are cooked in a sweet soy sauce in this quick and easy Thai noodle dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Provided by Nina
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak until tender, 4 to 8 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water and leave in a colander to drain.
- Combine oyster sauce, water, dark and regular soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Place a wok over high heat; add oil and mince garlic straight into the wok. Heat until oil is hot and garlic is starting to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add chicken and broccoli; stir-fry for 1 minute. Move chicken and broccoli to one side. Crack egg into the skillet and scramble it, about 1 minute.
- Add noodles and sauce; fold gently to combine, until sauce evenly coats the noodles and caramelizes a bit, and chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1035.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
KAO PAD (THAI-STYLE FRIED RICE)
Make and share this Kao Pad (Thai-Style Fried Rice) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsBindy
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Choose and prepare vegetables. Select a combination with a variety of colors.
- In a wok, heat the oil and stir fry the ginger and garlic until golden.
- Remove them with a slotted spoon and save for later.
- In the same oil, stir-fry the vegetables until just cooked. Add the harder ones (like carrots) first, and the tender ones (like sprouts) last.
- Remove the vegetables from the wok and set aside.
- Add the rice to the wok and heat thoroughly.
- With your stirring spoon, make a hole in the center of the rice, down to the wok and put in the eggs.
- Stir until they are pretty well set before you mix them into the rice. The more you cook the eggs before stirring them into the rice, the drier the dish will be.
- Add the tomatoes, the reserved ginger and garlic and the stir-fried vegetables.
- Finally, mix in the chili sauce, soy sauce and lime juice.
- For serving, top each serving with thin slices of scallions. Put thin slices of lime on the side.
CLASSIC PAD THAI
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
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
SLOW-COOKER PAD THAI
I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry-especially in the summer. This slow cooker version lets me keep my cool and enjoy pad thai, too. -Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 1-1/2- or 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 4 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker., In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions. In a small nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains., Drain noodles. Stir eggs and noodles into slow cooker. Top with green onions, peanuts and cilantro.Freeze option: Double the chicken mixture. Freeze half of cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Prepare noodles and eggs as directed; stir into chicken mixture. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 891mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
SIMPLE SHRIMP PAD THAI
Here's my shortcut version of pad thai. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar, add a sprinkle of cilantro and roasted peanuts-no one will guess the secret ingredient is marinara sauce. -Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, stir-fry shrimp and garlic in oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm. Add eggs to skillet; cook and stir until set., Add the marinara, soy sauce and brown sugar; heat through. Return shrimp to the pan. Drain noodles; toss with shrimp mixture., Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime and, if desired, Sriracha.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 232mg cholesterol, Sodium 1212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CLASSIC PAD THAI RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Pad Thai Recipes: Top Culinary Secrets, Techniques, and Recommendations for an Authentic and Flavorful Dish
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with these culinary techniques and tips for creating an unforgettable and satisfying pad Thai dish.
Essential Elements for a Remarkable Culinary Journey
- Harness the culinary power of rice noodles, the essential foundation for an aromatic noodle dish.
- Master the art of selecting the perfect tamarind, the key element for a sweet and tangy balance.
- Discover the harmonious combination of fish and tamarind sauces, the heart and soul of pad Thai.
- Experiment with the tapestry of spices, embracing the heat of chilies and the freshness of cilantro.
- Achieve a symphony of textures, incorporating the crunch of peanuts and the softness of juicy tofu or succulent shrimp.
A Culinary Symphony: The Art of Crafting a Harmonious Dish
- Immerse the rice noodles in the enchanting realm of warm water, allowing them to soften gracefully.
- Evoke the culinary magic of the wok, a versatile haven for creating an aromatic and delectable masterpiece.
- Unleash the flavors of the ingredients, allowing them to dance gracefully in the embrace of the tamarind and fish sauces.
- Garnish with elegance, adorning the dish with the confetti of crushed peanuts and the verdant tapestry of cilantro.
- Savor the symphony of flavors, embarking on a culinary journey with each delectable morsel.
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