PAD THAI
Pad Thai is essentially a stir-fry and requires little more than chopping and stirring. It comes together in less than a half-hour. Some ingredients in this recipe may be unfamiliar. The first are the noodles themselves: rice stick noodles, which are pale, translucent, flat and range from very thin to more than a quarter-inch wide. Unlike semolina pasta, rice stick noodles don't need to be boiled; instead, you soak them in hot water until they're tender. Meanwhile, make a sauce from tamarind paste, now easily found in larger supermarkets or online. The paste, made from the pulp of the tamarind pod, is very sour, but more complex than citrus. It can vary widely in its potency, so be sure to taste as you go. Fish sauce (nam pla) is another important ingredient. Made from fermented anchovies (and much like the garum of ancient Rome), it has an unappealing smell and a fabulous taste. Honey and rice vinegar round things out.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put noodles in a large bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let sit until noodles are just tender; check every 5 minutes or so to make sure they do not get too soft. Drain, drizzle with one tablespoon peanut oil to keep from sticking and set aside. Meanwhile, put 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, fish sauce, honey and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and bring just to a simmer. Taste and add more tamarind paste if desired. It should be piquant, but not unpleasantly sour. Stir in red pepper flakes and set aside.
- Put remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; when oil shimmers, add scallions and garlic and cook for about a minute. Add eggs to pan; once they begin to set, scramble them until just done. Add cabbage and bean sprouts and continue to cook until cabbage begins to wilt, then add shrimp or tofu (or both).
- When shrimp begin to turn pink and tofu begins to brown, add drained noodles to pan along with sauce. Toss everything together to coat with tamarind sauce and combine well. When noodles are warmed through, serve, sprinkling each dish with peanuts and garnishing with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1872 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Maya Magar
[email protected]Overall, this was a great Pad Thai recipe. It was easy to follow, and the Pad Thai turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Robert Mal
[email protected]This Pad Thai was a bit too spicy for me, but still very good. I think I'll use less chili next time. Otherwise, a great recipe!
smart boy jishan
[email protected]I made this Pad Thai for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Chris Hartness
[email protected]5 stars! This Pad Thai is absolutely delicious. The flavors are perfect, and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Andrew Patrick
[email protected]This Pad Thai was so easy to make, and it tasted amazing! I love that it's a quick and easy meal that's also healthy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Milena Pytel
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Pad Thai turned out really dry. I think I might have added too much tamarind sauce. Other than that, the recipe was great.
Bikagawilsontini Mugalu
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The Pad Thai was delicious, and I love that it's a healthy dish. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bapji Rauniyar
[email protected]This Pad Thai was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Maher Nomi
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Pad Thai recipe for ages, and this one is perfect! The sauce is so flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I love that it's also a one-pot meal. Thank you for sharing!
Najim ahmed
[email protected]This was my first time making Pad Thai, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe closely, and it was easy to follow. The Pad Thai was delicious, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Albert Wade
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Pad Thai, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I might make it again sometime.
Gurung dil
[email protected]This Pad Thai was a bit too sweet for my taste, but still very good. I think I'll try adding less sugar next time. Overall, a great recipe!
Jeanette Scott
[email protected]I've tried many Pad Thai recipes, but this one is by far the best. The tamarind sauce is incredible, and the combination of flavors is just amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Dilawar Bajwa
[email protected]5/5 stars! This recipe was easy to follow, and the Pad Thai turned out delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, making cleanup a breeze. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation.
Imanishimwe Vivens
[email protected]This Pad Thai recipe was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I added some extra vegetables, and it turned out great. Highly recommend!