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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is an adopted recipe that I have not yet had time to prepare. The original poster's comments are as follows: This is my favorite version of Pad Thai. It's a wonderful mix of flavors - the sweetness is nicely contrasted with the tartness of the limes and red chilis. You can use chicken, pork, shrimp or a combination of all three. This is a meal in itself - It's really great with Thai iced tea! From Thai Home Cooking by Kamomal Pootaraska - NOTE: I replaced the original version of Thai Noodles (Pad Thai) (when I adopted it in February 2005) with this authentic version that I have used time and time again with great success. It tastes just like the Pad Thai I have enjoyed in authentic Thai restaurants. Ingredients:
8 ounces thai rice noodles, 1/8 |
4 tablespoons fish sauce |
6 tablespoons white vinegar |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
6 tablespoons sugar |
4 green onions |
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely ground |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 lb skinless chicken breasts, cut in small pieces (or 1/2 lb of a combination of 2 or all 3) or 1/2 lb pork, cut in chunks (or 1/2 lb of a combination of 2 or all 3) or 1/2 lb raw shrimp (or 1/2 lb of a combination of 2 or all 3) |
egg |
bean sprouts |
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes |
2 limes, cut into wedges |
Directions:
1. Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20 - 25 minutes - they should be soft but not mushy; they will soften when they are cooked in the liquid.
2. (prepare accordingly depending on your choice)Peel and deveign the shrimp, leave the tails intact - cut the chicken and/or pork into 1/8 inch x 1 inch pieces.
3. Mix together fish sauce, sugar, vinegar and tomato puree until sugar is dissolved, set aside.
4. Slice the scallions on the diagonal 1/4 inch thick, set aside.
5. Heat a wok and add the oil, then stirfry the meat and garlic - when meat is cooked (no longer pink) add the drained noodles and quickly stir to coat with oil - quickly add the sauce and stir carefully to avoid breaking the noodles.
6. Move the noodles to the side and add eggs - let them set a bit then break them up and continue to stir fry - add additional oil if necessary to keep noodles from sticking- continue to toss until eggs are nicely distributed.
7. Add 3/4 Cup peanuts, bean sprouts and scallions - toss.
8. Remove to serving platter, garnish with 1/4 Cup ground peanuts, sprinkle with the chili flakes and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the top.
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