Authentic Pad Thai Noodles

Name: Authentic Pad Thai Noodles
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Ingredients: 454 grams bean sprouts, divided; 1 large egg, beaten; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 green onions, whites cut thinly across and greens sliced into thin lengths - divided; 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 2 limes, cut into wedges for garnish; 59 milliliters peanut oil; 3 Tbsps chopped peanuts; 1 teaspoons dried red chili flakes; 158 milliliters dried rice vermicelli; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 Tbsps soy sauce; 158 milliliters thinly sliced firm tofu; 59 milliliters vegetable broth; 1 Tbsp white sugar

Authentic Pad Thai Noodles might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 13g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 412 calories. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours. If you have rice vermicelli, egg, tofu, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the limes you could follow this main course with the Watermelon Granita as a dessert. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Asian food.

Instructions

Soak rice vermicelli noodles in a bowl filled with hot water until softened, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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Drain and set aside.

Heat peanut oil over medium heat in a large wok.

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Cook and stir tofu in the wok, turning the pieces until they are golden on all sides.

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Remove tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on plate lined with paper towels.

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Pour all but 1 tablespoon of used oil from the wok into a small bowl; it will be used again in a later step.

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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.

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Pour in beaten egg and lightly toss in the hot oil to scramble the egg.

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Remove egg from the wok and set aside.

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Pour reserved peanut oil in the small bowl back into the wok.

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Toss garlic and drained noodles in wok until they are coated with oil.

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Stir in vegetable broth, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss and gently push noodles around the pan to coat with sauce.

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Gently mix in tofu, scrambled egg, salt, chili flakes, and 3 tablespoons peanuts; toss to mix all ingredients.

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Mix in bean sprouts and green onions, reserving about 1 tablespoon of each for garnish. Cook and stir until bean sprouts have softened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Arrange noodles on a warm serving platter and garnish with 3 tablespoons peanuts and reserved bean sprouts and green onions.

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Place lime wedges around the edges of the platter.

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Servings:

454grams

bean sprouts, divided 1large

egg, beaten 4cloves

garlic, finely chopped 3

green onions, whites cut thinly across and greens sliced into thin lengths - divided 2Tbsps

fresh lime juice 2

limes, cut into wedges for garnish 59milliliters

peanut oil 3Tbsps

chopped peanuts 1teaspoons

dried red chili flakes 158milliliters

dried rice vermicelli 1teaspoon

salt 2Tbsps

soy sauce 158milliliters

thinly sliced firm tofu 59milliliters

vegetable broth 1Tbsp

white sugar

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are my top picks for Thai. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. One wine you could try is LangeTwins Prince Vineyard Chenin Blanc. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 21 dollars.

LangeTwins Prince Vineyard Chenin Blanc

By simply preserving the aromas and flavors that were delivered from the winegrape, LangeTwins Chenin Blanc is a vibrant expression of the varietal. Crisp Granny Smith apple notes merge with a hint of tart pear to create a bright and refreshing wine that is easy to enjoy on its own.