Simple And Great Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Simple And Great Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb of Thai rice noodles; 4 tbls of Peanut Oil; 1.5 - 2 tbls of crushed garlic; 1 large Shallot sliced into strips; 3 to 4 chopped scallions; 1 tbls of chopped cilantro; 1/2 lb cleaned (no shells) lrg shrimp; 1 thinly sliced chicken breast; 1-2 eggs scrammbled; 2 tbls of oyster sauce; 9-10 tbls of soy sauce; 2 tbls lemon juice; 2 tbls of Cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/8 - 1/4 crushed unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 lb of Thai rice noodles
4 tbls of Peanut Oil
1.5 - 2 tbls of crushed garlic
1 large Shallot sliced into strips
3 to 4 chopped scallions
1 tbls of chopped cilantro
1/2 lb cleaned (no shells) lrg shrimp
1 thinly sliced chicken breast
1-2 eggs scrammbled
2 tbls of oyster sauce
9-10 tbls of soy sauce
2 tbls lemon juice
2 tbls of Cayenne pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 - 1/4 crushed unsalted peanuts

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["In a large bowl soak the Thai noodles in very hot water for 20 - 25 min, till they soften.", "", "In a second bowl combine and mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar.", "", "Add peanut oil to a wok or large fry pan over medium high heat.", "", "Once the oil is hot add the garlic and shallots. Cook till translucent.", "", "Add the chicken, shrimp, cilantro, and scallions. Cook till the shrimp turns pinkish and the chicken is cooked through.", "", "After the meat is cooked form a ""bowl"" within the wok. Add the eggs. Cook the eggs till they start getting firm, and them mix all together.", "", "Add Noodles, peanuts and sauce. Mix well, cook till the sauce thickens to your liking.", "", "Plate and garnish with whatever you'd like.", "", "* If you like a sweeter Pad Thai you can add coconut milk.", "", "* You can also add minced ginger if you'd like"]

1402

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb of Thai rice noodles, 4 tbls of Peanut Oil, 1.5 - 2 tbls of crushed garlic, 1 large Shallot sliced into strips, and more.

Yes, Simple And Great Pad Thai falls under the Seafood 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!

Simple And Great Pad Thai

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