Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of "Spicy Pad Thai", a dish that captures the essence of Thailand's rich culinary heritage. This delectable noodle dish combines the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. As we explore the depths of this iconic dish, you will discover the secrets to creating an authentic and unforgettable "Spicy Pad Thai" experience in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 8 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
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
SPICY BEEF PAD THAI
Pad Thai is a spicy play on sweet and sour that's simple to make and easy to reinvent - simply throw almost any veggie or source of protein you'd like into it (a very Asian attribute). Here, the oyster sauce and egg lend a nice creaminess that makes all the noodles stick together. This is a high-heat, quick-cooking process, so it's important to have all of your ingredients lined up by the stove and ready to go.
Provided by Jeffrey Saad
Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 3 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Bring a pot of water big enough to cook the noodles to a boil. Once the water is boiling, drop in the noodles and cook until al dente (slightly firm). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water and set aside the noodles to drain. Once they are drained, lay them out on a plate to minimize clumping. The noodles will be cold when added to the pot.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken stock, and egg. This is your sauce.
- 3. In a wok or large saute pan over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil. Once you see a haze coming off the oil, add the steak, chile, and shallots. Stir frequently until slightly colored, about 30 seconds, and remove to a plate or bowl.
- 4. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil to the wok, then add the broccoli. Cook for 30 seconds and remove to the plate with the steak. Add the peanuts and toast briefly. Add the noodles to the wok and mix with the peanuts. Spread the noodles out thin and cook, without stirring, for 20 seconds.
- 5. Add the sauce and half of the green onions to the wok and stir. Add the steak and broccoli and 3/4 cup of the bean sprouts. Stir and divide evenly among three or four plates. Garnish each plate with some of the remaining bean sprouts and green onions. Serve immediately.
SPICY SHRIMP AND TOFU PAD THAI
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Soak noodles in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain in a colander and cover with damp paper towels until ready to use.
- In a small saucepan, combine tamarind juice, soy sauce, palm sugar, fish sauce, and Sriracha. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and remove from heat.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, carefully add half the shallots and fry, stirring frequently, until shallots are golden brown. Transfer shallots to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Raise heat to high and add remaining shallots, scallions, and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, just until shrimp are opaque and firm to the touch, 2 minutes. Remove to a plate, reserving oil in wok.
- Add tofu to wok and cook to heat through, 1 minute, and transfer to plate with shrimp.
- Add eggs to wok and cook, stirring constantly, just until eggs are set but still wet, 1 minute, and transfer to plate with shrimp and tofu.
- Add sauce to wok and bring to a boil. Stir in noodles and cook until noodles are hot, 2 minutes. Return shrimp, tofu, and eggs to wok and stir to combine. Serve immediately with garnishes.
THIS HAS HARDLY ANY CALORIES, SPICY PAD THAI
Wanna know the secret? The reason my version of Spicy Pad Thai has almost no calories (so you can eat the whole thing and not feel bad) is because the noodle have: ZERO CALORIES, ZERO CARBS, ZERO FAT and ZERO SUGAR. HOW?! You may ask..... well, that's because we'll be using a majic noodle called "SHIRATAKI" available at Asian food stores or on line. This noodle will change your life!
Provided by SugarHATER
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix everything together in a bowl. Let it sit over night if you really want the flavor to blow you away, otherwise, use it right away.
- add to well-drained Shirataki noodles and enjoy!
SPICY TUNA PAD THAI
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cover the rice noodles with boiling water and let soak for 3-4 minutes. While the noodles soak, in a large sauté pan, add the cans of tuna, sliced snow peas, grated carrots and stir together over high heat. Add coconut milk and ketchup. Drain noodles and toss with tuna sauce in the pan. Serve in a shallow bowl and garnish with remaining grated carrots and snow peas along with bean sprouts and peanuts.
SPICY PORK PAD THAI
Steps:
- Place the rice noodles in a dish and cover with hot water. Let the noodles soak for 30 minutes to soften. Prepare the sauce by stirring together the oyster sauce, fish sauce, sriracha, and the juice of one lime (3-4 Tbsp). Mince the garlic and thinly slice the onion and bell pepper. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large skillet, along with the minced garlic and ground pork. Sauté the pork and garlic until the pork is cooked through. Push the pork to the outer edges of the skillet, then crack the two eggs in the center. Scramble the eggs with a spatula until they are lightly set, then mix them in with the ground pork. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Continue to sauté until they just begin to soften (3-5 min.). Drain the soaked noodles, then add to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Stir and Sauté for 1-3 minutes more, or until the noodles fully soften and the sauce has coated the contents of the skillet. Top with freshly chopped cilantro, then serve.
SPICY PAD THAI
Steps:
- sauteed chicken with olive oil in pan until nice and golden. Add carrots and diced garlic to the chicken and let it simmer while you prepare the sauce and the noodles. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper and brown sugar with half a squeezed lime and add to the pan with chicken. Add noodles to pot of boiling water and let it cook until noodles are soft. Drain noodles and add them to the simmering stir fry and also drain the bean sprouts and add them as well. Serve while hot and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the Pad Thai will taste. Look for fresh vegetables, authentic tamarind paste, and a good quality fish sauce.
- Don't overcook the noodles: Pad Thai noodles should be cooked until they are just tender. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
- Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet will help you to evenly cook the Pad Thai. If you don't have a wok or large skillet, you can use a regular frying pan, but you may need to cook the Pad Thai in batches.
- Adjust the spiciness to your liking: The amount of chili peppers you add to your Pad Thai will determine how spicy it is. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the chili peppers altogether. If you like spicy food, you can add more chili peppers or use a hotter variety.
- Serve Pad Thai immediately: Pad Thai is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you let it sit for too long, the noodles will become dry and the sauce will thicken.
Conclusion:
Spicy Pad Thai is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, Pad Thai is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Spicy Pad Thai a try. You won't be disappointed!
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