Ingredients for Asian Pad Thai
- 8 oz rice stick noodles
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Black pepper, to taste
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How to Make Asian Pad Thai
- Soak 8 oz rice stick noodles in a bowl of warm water for 12-15 minutes.
- Drain noodles and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon ketchup, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Set aside.
- Slice 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (or pork) into 1/4-inch strips. Cut 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 large beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until scrambled and cooked.
- Transfer the scrambled eggs to a large bowl. Wipe the wok clean.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok and increase heat to medium-high.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, and the chicken (or pork) strips.
- Stir-fry until shrimp turns pink (about 2-3 minutes). Remove everything to the bowl with the eggs.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil to the wok. Add the tofu and 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced into strips.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until tofu begins to brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the drained noodles to the wok.
- Cook for 1 minute, or until noodles begin to soften.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the noodles.
- Stir-fry until noodles are cooked through and tender (about 2-3 minutes).
- Return the egg mixture to the wok.
- Add 1 cup bean sprouts and 1/2 cup chopped green onions.
- Stir until heated through. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Remove to a serving platter or large bowl.
- Garnish with 1/4 cup crushed peanuts and the remaining green onions.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
47 g
Sugar
80g
Fat
21g
Carbs
24g
