Traditional Pad Thai
Ingredients
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12 ounces dried rice noodles
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½ cup white sugar
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½ cup distilled white vinegar
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¼ cup fish sauce
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2 tablespoons tamarind paste
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
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1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
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4 large eggs, beaten
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1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 cup coarsely ground peanuts
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2 cups bean sprouts
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½ cup chopped fresh chives
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1 tablespoon paprika, or to taste
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1 medium lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover them with several inches of room-temperature water. Let them soak for 30 to 60 minutes before draining.
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 1/2 cup of sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
In the same skillet or wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Crack in the eggs and scramble until nearly set, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked chicken and rice noodles, mixing until evenly combined.
Stir in the tamarind mixture, 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Cook until the noodles are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the peanuts and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, just to warm through. Garnish with bean sprouts, chives, and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| 583 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 79g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 583 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 1479mg | 64% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 23g | |
| Protein 22g | 43% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium 64mg | 5% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 425mg | 9% |
* 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.
Evaluation :
5/5