Best 6 Phad Thai Very Simple Version Recipes

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If you're looking for a simple yet authentic recipe to create a delicious and satisfying plate of Pad Thai, you've come to the right place. Perfectly balancing sweet, sour, and savory flavors with an appeasing aroma, Pad Thai is a widely-loved dish that originated in Thailand and is cherished worldwide. In this article, we'll guide you through a simplified version of Pad Thai that can be easily recreated in your own kitchen, highlighting the key ingredients and techniques needed to achieve that perfect taste and texture.

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PHAD THAI



Phad Thai image

Phad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish which is very popular across the globe. Rice noodles are combined with bean sprouts, tofu, egg, chicken and peanuts and stir-fried in just the right sauces to give it that authentic taste.

Provided by Tastefully Thai

Categories     Thai

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 of a 16oz package dried rice noodles
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup firm tofu, diced
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup chives or 1/2 cup spring onion, tops cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups bean sprouts
1/2 cup chicken, sliced thin (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup or 2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons tamarind paste, diluted with 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Soak noodles in warm water until rubbery, at least 30 minute Drain well.
  • While noodles soak, prepare all the other ingredients.
  • In a skillet or wok, cook eggs until done, breaking up as they cook. Set aside.
  • In same pan, add a little oil and cook chicken, stir-frying until done. Set aside.
  • Put 3 Tbs. Oil in wok and heat until hot.
  • Add noodles and stir-fry. Noodles will stick together forming a ball. When noodles appear blistered all over,.
  • quickly add the tamarind/water mixture, stirring to soften noodles.
  • Add all other ingredients; tofu, chicken and eggs, the three sauces, sugar, peanuts and bean sprouts, stir-frying for 2 minute.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add chives and mix well.
  • Serve adding more bean sprouts, peanuts, sugar, dried chilies and squeeze lime wedges over to taste. (opt).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 2173.4, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 21, Protein 20.9

EASY PAD THAI



Easy Pad Thai image

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 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

VEGETARIAN PHAD THAI



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This recipe is the closest I've come to imitating the heavenly Phad Thai I had in London. It's a little sweeter than the Phad Thai dishes I've tried in the U.S. Raw cabbage and/or carrots may also be served on the side.

Provided by SKLIMCZAK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried rice noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 ½ cups peanut butter
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 cup milk
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
cayenne pepper to taste
1 pound mung bean sprouts
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Submerge the rice noodles in a large bowl of hot water for about an hour.
  • Pour 1/2 tablespoon of oil into a large skillet, and add eggs. Scramble into medium-sized pieces, and transfer to plate. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, mix together peanut oil, peanut butter, water, soy sauce, milk, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Season with garlic powder and paprika. Heat until sauce is smooth. Season liberally with cayenne pepper.
  • Drain noodles; noodles should be very flexible, but still relatively firm. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large saucepan or wok. Cook noodles in oil, stirring constantly, until they are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in peanut sauce, sprouts, carrots, scallions, ground peanuts, and the scrambled eggs. Continue to cook over low heat until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.4 calories, Carbohydrate 103.6 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 998.8 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

PHAD THAI (VERY SIMPLE VERSION)



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This Phad Thai omits the prawns and tofu, but is very delicious nonetheless. This is the easiest recipe to make and has the nice fresh taste of coriander.

Provided by MellowMel

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

250 g rice noodles
450 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 red Thai chile, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons palm sugar, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 green onions, sliced thinly
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup snow pea sprouts
1/4 cup coriander leaves, loosely packed

Steps:

  • Place noodles in large heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water. Stand until just tender; drain.
  • Heat wok or large non-stick frying pan; stir-fry chicken, garlic, ginger and chilli, in batches, until chicken is browned.
  • Return chicken mixture to wok with sugar, sauces and juice; stir-fry until sauce thickens slightly. Add noodles, onion and sprouts to wok; stir-fry until hot. Serve phad thai sprinkled with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 1164.4, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.3, Protein 27.2

SHRIMP PHAD THAI



Shrimp Phad Thai image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 ounces medium-thick flat rice noodles
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 large eggs, beaten with a pinch salt
12 ounces peeled and de-veined medium shrimp
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup cubed firm tofu (about 6 ounces)
5 scallions (white and green parts), 3 cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 chopped
11/4 cups mung bean sprouts
1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped, plus additional for garnish
Lime wedges
Sriracha sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Place noodles in a medium bowl, add enough hot water to cover, and soak until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. Whisk sugar with fish sauce and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot and add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Pour eggs evenly into skillet; cook until set, about 45 seconds. Remove and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
  • 3. Heat 1 tablespoon more peanut oil in skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and season with 1/2 teaspoon of pepper flakes and salt to taste. Stir-fry shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 11/2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil over high heat. Add garlic, shallots, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add tofu; cook about 2 minutes more. Add noodles, toss to coat, and cook 1 minute. Add fish sauce mixture and large scallion pieces and heat through. Stir in cooked egg and shrimp, 1 cup of sprouts, and 13 cup peanuts; toss until hot. Divide Phad Thai among plates and top with remaining 14 cup sprouts, additional peanuts, and chopped scallions. Serve immediately with lime wedges and Sriracha.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 157 milligrams, Sodium 1074 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 22 grams

Tips:

  • Use wide rice noodles for an authentic pad Thai experience.
  • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to soften them.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the pad Thai so that the noodles have plenty of room to move around.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then drain and rinse them with cold water.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your pad Thai, such as bean sprouts, carrots, bell peppers, and onions.
  • Use a store-bought pad Thai sauce or make your own using fish sauce, tamarind paste, and chili peppers.
  • Add protein to your pad Thai, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Serve pad Thai with a wedge of lime and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts.

Conclusion:

Pad Thai is a delicious and easy-to-make noodle dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. With its combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, pad Thai is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give pad Thai a try!

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