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Easy Pad Thai

Oh So Busy Mum

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5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 4 people
Calories 467 kcal

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry

  • 200 grams flat rice noodles
  • 250 grams chicken breast sliced into thin strips (or substitute tofu for a vegetarian option)
  • 200 grams raw prawns peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 brown onion sliced
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts
  • fresh coriander chopped (optional)
  • lime wedges for serving

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce for a vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Start by soaking the rice noodles in boiled water for about 8 minutes until they become soft and pliable (don't leave them any longer, or they will fall apart). Drain them and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Heat some oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, onion, and sauté for around 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken strips (or tofu) to the frypan and cook for around 8 minutes until they're cooked and slightly browned. If you're using prawns, add them and cook until they turn pink.
  • Push the cooked chicken (or tofu) and prawns to one side, creating a space. Pour the beaten eggs in and scramble them until they're fully cooked.
  • Add the bean sprouts and shallots to the pan, and give it all a good stir-fry for another minute or two until the bean sprouts start to soften.
  • Add the sauce mix to the pan and stir for 1 - 2 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the noodles and stir them carefully.
  • Serve with fresh coriander, a lime wedge and some crushed peanuts on top. If you like a little heat, add some sliced chilli.

Notes

Pad Thai is best served fresh as the noodles start to break apart. 

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 1693mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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