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== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
| − | *½ pound (225g) of [[ | + | *½ pound (225g) of [[Noodle|rice noodles]] |
| − | *¼ cup (60mL) [[ | + | *¼ cup (60mL) [[Fish Sauce|fish sauce]] |
| − | *¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) [[ | + | *¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) [[Vinegar|white vinegar]] (or [[Rice vinegar|rice vinegar]]) |
| − | *¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) [[ | + | *¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) [[Tamarind|tamarind]] |
| − | *¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) palm sugar (or [[ | + | *¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) palm sugar (or [[Granulated sugar|granulated sugar]]) |
| − | *4 tablespoons (60mL) [[ | + | *4 tablespoons (60mL) [[Vegetable Oil|vegetable oil]] |
| − | *2 cloves [[ | + | *2 cloves [[Garlic|garlic]] (chopped) |
| − | *2 tablespoons (30mL) dried [[ | + | *2 tablespoons (30mL) dried [[Chili Pepper|red chili pepper flakes]] (or to taste) |
| − | *½ pound (225g) of [[ | + | *½ pound (225g) of [[Shrimp|shrimp]], [[Tofu|tofu]], [[Chicken|chicken]], [[Squid|squid]], or [[Beef|beef]] (or a combination of the above) |
| − | *assorted vegetables (e.g., shredded [[ | + | *assorted vegetables (e.g., shredded [[Carrot|carrots]], [[Onion|white onions]], red or green [[Bell Pepper|peppers]]) |
| − | *2 [[ | + | *2 [[Egg|eggs]] |
| − | *4 chopped [[ | + | *4 chopped [[Green onion|green onions]] |
| − | *¾ pound (340g) of [[ | + | *¾ pound (340g) of [[Bean Sprout|bean sprouts]] |
| − | *¾ cup (175mL) chopped unroasted [[ | + | *¾ cup (175mL) chopped unroasted [[Peanut|peanuts]] |
===Optional=== | ===Optional=== | ||
| − | * wedge of [[ | + | * wedge of [[Lime|lime]] (garnish) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Cilantro|cilantro]] (coriander) leaves (garnish) |
== Procedure == | == Procedure == | ||
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== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
{{Wikipedia|Pad Thai}} | {{Wikipedia|Pad Thai}} | ||
| − | *A squirt of [[ | + | *A squirt of [[Ketchup|ketchup]] can be used instead of tamarind for a quick-and-easy variation. |
*Chop cilantro/coriander and mix it with the noodles and other ingredients at the last minute. (Take care not to overcook it, or it will become slimy.) | *Chop cilantro/coriander and mix it with the noodles and other ingredients at the last minute. (Take care not to overcook it, or it will become slimy.) | ||
[[Category:Thai recipes]] | [[Category:Thai recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Pasta recipes]] | [[Category:Pasta recipes]] | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 5 April 2012
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| Category: | Thai recipes |
| Servings: | 2-3 |
| Time: | 20 minutes |
| Difficulty: |  |
This is a family recipe, so it may not be terribly accurate. It still is delicious, though.
Ingredients
- ½ pound (225g) of rice noodles
- ¼ cup (60mL) fish sauce
- ¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) white vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- ¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) tamarind
- ¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (75mL) palm sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 4 tablespoons (60mL) vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons (30mL) dried red chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ½ pound (225g) of shrimp, tofu, chicken, squid, or beef (or a combination of the above)
- assorted vegetables (e.g., shredded carrots, white onions, red or green peppers)
- 2 eggs
- 4 chopped green onions
- ¾ pound (340g) of bean sprouts
- ¾ cup (175mL) chopped unroasted peanuts
Optional
Procedure
- Soak the noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes and strain. (Time saver: pour boiling water over the noodles and let them sit for 7 minutes.)
- Mix the fish sauce with the vinegar, sugar and tamarind (optional: lime juice) together in a small bowl.
- Heat the vegetable oil in the wok on high, brown the chopped garlic and chili peppers for a minute.
- Cook the meats/tofu in oil, until they are browned (6-8 minutes).
- Add assorted veggies and cook until tender
- Add noodles. Crack the eggs over the noodles, allow them to cook, and then mix them up.
- Add the fish sauce mix into the wok, mix it all up and turn the heat down to medium.
- Add the chopped green onions and bean sprouts, then stir fry for 2 more minutes.
- Serve on a large plate or bowl. Garnish with chopped peanuts and optionally, chopped
cilantro/coriander and a wedge of lime.
Variations
- A squirt of ketchup can be used instead of tamarind for a quick-and-easy variation.
- Chop cilantro/coriander and mix it with the noodles and other ingredients at the last minute. (Take care not to overcook it, or it will become slimy.)
