Faux Thai Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Faux Thai Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages Oriental-flavored Ramen Noodles; 3 cups Cut-up Vegetables, Such As Broccoli Florets, Red Sweet Pepper Strips, Halved Pea Pods, Or Thinly Sliced Carrots; 1- 1/4 cup Water; 1/4 cups Peanut Butter; 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 2 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken; 1 can 8 0z. Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained; 1 can 8 0z. Bamboo Shoots, Drained; 1/4 cups Chopped Peanuts; 1/4 cups Sliced Green Onions

Servings: persons

2 packages Oriental-flavored Ramen Noodles
3 cups Cut-up Vegetables, Such As Broccoli Florets, Red Sweet Pepper Strips, Halved Pea Pods, Or Thinly Sliced Carrots
1- 1/4 cup Water
1/4 cups Peanut Butter
1/4 cups Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
2 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken
1 can 8 0z. Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained
1 can 8 0z. Bamboo Shoots, Drained
1/4 cups Chopped Peanuts
1/4 cups Sliced Green Onions

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Set aside 1 seasoning packet from noodles to use in recipe; store remaining packet for another use.
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In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to boil.
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Break up noodles slightly and add to water along with cut-up vegetables.
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Return to boiling; reduce heat.
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Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
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Drain and return to saucepan.
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2.
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Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan whisk together the 1 1/4 cups water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and seasoning packet.
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Whisk until smooth.
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Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
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Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
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Add chicken, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots to sauce; heat through.
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Add to noodle mixture in saucepan.
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Toss to combine.
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Top with peanuts and green onions.
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Serve immediately.
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Makes four 1 1/4 cup servings.

827

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages Oriental-flavored Ramen Noodles, 3 cups Cut-up Vegetables, Such As Broccoli Florets, Red Sweet Pepper Strips, Halved Pea Pods, Or Thinly Sliced Carrots, 1- 1/4 cup Water, 1/4 cups Peanut Butter, and more.

Yes, Faux Thai Pad Thai 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!

Faux Thai Pad Thai

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Variations & substitutions

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