Classic Pad Thai

Name: Classic Pad Thai
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps very thinly sliced banana pepper; 59 milliliters cilantro leaves; 1 Tbsp dried shrimp; 59 milliliters unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped; 2 larges eggs, lightly beaten; 85 grams extra-firm tofu, cut into thin strips; 1 Tbsp fish sauce; 946 milliliters fresh bean sprouts, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 green onions, trimmed, crushed with flat side of a knife, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp lower-sodium soy sauce; 3 Tbsps peanut oil, divided; 170 grams uncooked flat rice noodles (pad Thai noodles); 59 milliliters rice vinegar; 0 teaspoons salt; 57 grams skinless, boneless chicken thigh, cut into thin strips; 4 teaspoons sugar, divided; 1 Tbsp water

Classic Pad Thai is a dairy free main course. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 438 calories, 18g of protein, and 19g of fat each. A mixture of banana pepper, water, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the peanut oil you could follow this main course with the Salted Peanut Toffee Cookies as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Asian cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

Prepare the noodles according to package directions; drain.

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Pasta

Combine vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.

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Vinegar

Sugar

Add banana pepper; set aside.

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Banana Pepper

Place tofu on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; cover with additional paper towels.

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Tofu

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Let stand 20 minutes, pressing down occasionally.

Combine remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, lime juice, and next 3 ingredients (through fish sauce).

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Fish Sauce

Lime Juice

Sugar

Combine eggs and salt, stirring well.

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Egg

Salt

Heat a large wok over high heat.

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Wok

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

Add garlic; stir-fry 15 seconds.

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Garlic

Add chicken; stir-fry for 2 minutes or until browned.

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Whole Chicken

Add pressed tofu; cook for 1 minute on each side or until browned.

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Tofu

Pour in egg mixture; cook 45 seconds or until egg begins to set around chicken and tofu.

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Whole Chicken

Tofu

Egg

Remove from pan; cut into large pieces.

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Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to wok; swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add 2 cups bean sprouts, green onions, and dried shrimp; stir-fry 1 minute.

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Bean Sprouts

Dried Shrimp

Green Onions

Add noodles and soy sauce mixture; stir-fry for 2 minutes, tossing until noodles are lightly browned.

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Soy Sauce

Pasta

Add reserved egg mixture; toss to combine. Arrange remaining 2 cups bean sprouts on a platter; top with noodle mixture.

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Egg

Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

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Cilantro

Peanuts

Serve with vinegar mixture.

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Vinegar

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Servings:

2Tbsps

very thinly sliced banana pepper 59milliliters

cilantro leaves 1Tbsp

dried shrimp 59milliliters

unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped 2larges

eggs, lightly beaten 85grams

extra-firm tofu, cut into thin strips 1Tbsp

fish sauce 946milliliters

fresh bean sprouts, divided 3

garlic cloves, minced 3

green onions, trimmed, crushed with flat side of a knife, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1Tbsp

fresh lime juice 1Tbsp

lower-sodium soy sauce 3Tbsps

peanut oil, divided 170grams

uncooked flat rice noodles (pad Thai noodles)59milliliters

rice vinegar 0teaspoons

salt 57grams

skinless, boneless chicken thigh, cut into thin strips 4teaspoons

sugar, divided 1Tbsp

water

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Thai can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. 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. The LangeTwins Prince Vineyard Chenin Blanc with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 21 dollars per bottle.