Authentic Pad Thai Recipe

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Authentic Pad Thai
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Directions:

  1. Place rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with several inches of room temperature water; let soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain.
  2. Whisk sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and minced garlic in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir in eggs; scramble until eggs are nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add cooked chicken breast slices and rice noodles; stir to combine.
  5. Stir in tamarind mixture, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and salt; cook until noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with bean sprouts, chives, paprika, and lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 594.85 Kcal (2491 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.66g 35%
Cholesterol 155.53mg 52%
Sodium 1931.69mg 80%
Potassium 589.78mg 13%
Total Carbs 70.7g 24%
Sugars 15.96g 64%
Dietary Fiber 5.14g 21%
Protein 29.7g 59%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 17%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 74.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.11 Kcal (842 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.66g 35%
Cholesterol 52.58mg 52%
Sodium 653.07mg 80%
Potassium 199.39mg 13%
Total Carbs 23.9g 24%
Sugars 5.4g 64%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 21%
Protein 10.04g 59%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 17%
Iron 1.1mg 19%
Calcium 25.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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