Big John's Pad Thai Noodles Recipe

Name: Big John's Pad Thai Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles, Dried; ½ cup chicken breast, Without Skin cut in 1-inch strips; 2 eggs, Beaten; 8 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 green onions, cut in 2-inch strips; ¼ cup dried shrimp; ½ cup baked tofu, sliced; ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, Unsalted & chopped; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 ½ tablespoons turnips, Salted packaged; 1 ½ teaspoons tamarind paste; 1 ½ teaspoons vinegar; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 cup bean sprouts

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles, Dried
½ cup chicken breast, Without Skin cut in 1-inch strips
2 eggs, Beaten
8 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 green onions, cut in 2-inch strips
¼ cup dried shrimp
½ cup baked tofu, sliced
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, Unsalted & chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 ½ tablespoons turnips, Salted packaged
1 ½ teaspoons tamarind paste
1 ½ teaspoons vinegar
½ teaspoon paprika
1 cup bean sprouts

1
Soak noodles in a large covered bowl of water for 1 hour.
2
Drain well before using.
3
Stir together fish sauce, tamarind paste, lime juice, vinegar, paprika and sugar.
4
Set aside.
5
Place large frying pan or wok over high heat.
6
Add oil and coat pan completely.
7
When pan starts to smoke, add garlic and saute 5 seconds.
8
Add turnip, dried shrimp and tofu and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Add chicken and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes until no longer pink.
10
Remove to a bowl and let the oil settle in center of pan.
11
Pour egg into center of pan and lightly scramble until half-cooked.(approx.
12
30 seconds).
13
Add chicken mixture back to pan and mix together with egg.
14
Add raw shrimp and cook until chicken and shrimp are both nearly done.
15
(approx.1 minute).
16
Add noodles and sauce mixture, folding until all liquid is absorbed.
17
Add green onion and sprouts, cover for 30 seconds to steam.
18
Mix in peanuts and serve.

757

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles, Dried, ½ cup chicken breast, Without Skin cut in 1-inch strips, 2 eggs, Beaten, 8 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, and more.

Yes, Big John's Pad Thai Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big John's Pad Thai Noodles

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