Unbelievably Delicious Pad Thai

Pad thai, the wonderful national noodle dish of Thailand, is now served in many trendy restaurants. Make it at home with this recipe that can be adjusted to your taste. Add your favorite ingredients 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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3

Ingredients

  • 1(8 ounce) packagedried flat rice noodles

  • ¼cupfresh lime juice

  • ¼cupchicken stock

  • 3tablespoonsfish sauce

  • 2tablespoonsoyster sauce

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

  • 5teaspoonsAsian chile pepper sauce, divided

  • ¼cupvegetable oil

  • 1tablespoonchopped garlic

  • 8ouncesmedium shrimp – peeled and deveined

  • 8ouncesskinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch cubes

  • 2largeeggs, beaten

  • 5cupsbean sprouts, divided

  • 6mediumgreen onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces

  • 2tablespoonschopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

  • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

  • 1mediumlime, cut into 8 wedges

Cooking Directions

  1. Fill a large bowl with hot tap water and place noodles in it to soak for 20 minutes.

  2. Stir together lime juice, chicken stock, fish sauce, lime juice, oyster sauce, sugar, and 2 teaspoons chile sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add vegetable oil. When 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.

  4. Move everything in the wok out to the sides and pour in eggs in the center. Cook and stir eggs until firm. Add noodles to the wok and pour in the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until noodles are tender. Add a bit more water if needed to finish cooking noodles.

  5. Stir in 3 cups 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.

  6. Serve garnished with remaining 2 cups bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe3
Calories742
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g
36%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Cholesterol
280mg
93%
Sodium
1591mg
69%
Total Carbohydrate
83g
30%
Dietary Fiber
6g
20%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
41g
Vitamin C
39mg
194%
Calcium
127mg
10%
Iron
6mg
31%
Potassium
758mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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