Ingredients for Easy Pad Thai
- Wide Rice Noodles
- Vegetable Oil
- Ground Lean Pork
- Sweet Red Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Raw Shrimp
- Chicken Stock
- Fish Stock
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- Green Onions
- Fresh Coriander
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Limes
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How to Make Easy Pad Thai
- Soak 8 oz dried rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes.
- Drain noodles and set aside.
- In a large wok or deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat.
- Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Pour in 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon ketchup. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the drained noodles and toss to combine.
- Create wells in the noodle mixture and crack in 2 large eggs. Gently toss until the eggs are set.
- Add 1 cup bean sprouts and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup crushed peanuts.
- Garnish with lime wedges before serving.
- Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
26g
Carbs
22g
