Nats Version Of Crock Pot Easy Pad Thai Recipes

SLOW-COOKER PAD THAI

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 1-1/2- or 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 4 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker., In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions. In a small nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains., Drain noodles. Stir eggs and noodles into slow cooker. Top with green onions, peanuts and cilantro.Freeze option: Double the chicken mixture. Freeze half of cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Prepare noodles and eggs as directed; stir into chicken mixture. Garnish as desired.

NAT'S VERSION OF CROCK POT EASY PAD THAI

Steps:

• Heat crock to med.
• Cut chicken into chunks.
• Heat frying pan on high.
• Sear chicken, throw into crock pot.
• In a bowl mix:.
• Salsa, peanut butter, soya sauce, ginger, garlic, juice and zest of 1 lime, 2 tbsp of fresh chopped cilantro, and coconut milk.
• Pour over chicken.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Put lid on crock.
• After 2 hours cooking (should be almost to a simmer), if not turn crock up a bit.
• When at a slow simmer, add mushrooms.
• After another hour, add chopped bell peppers and chopped snow peas.
• Should have about and 45 minutes to an hour left to cook.
• Serve on noodles, then top with bean sprouts, fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts.
• Note: if you find your mixture to be quite thick in the crock (depends on peanut butter, salsa -- ) I've added a bit of chicken broth to it, to make it "smoother".

EASY PAD THAI

Steps:

• Soak noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
• In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, and Sriracha.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add scallion whites and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
• Add eggs and cook, scraping skillet with spatula until eggs are almost set (about 30 seconds).
• Transfer eggs to a plate.
• Add noodles, scallion greens, and sauce to skillet.
• Cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are soft (about 1 minute).
• Add egg mixture and toss to coat, breaking eggs up gently.
• Serve noodles with lime wedges, topped with cilantro and peanuts.

QUICK & EASY SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Place rice noodles in a large bowl. Cover with very hot tap water, stir and set aside until tender, 20 minutes. Do not over soak. Drain and reserve 1 cup soaking liquid.
• Whisk to combine peanut butter, sambal, lime zest, fish sauce and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a large skillet over high heat, warm oil until shimmering. Add shrimp and cook until nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Add noodles, peanut butter mixture and ? cup reserved soaking water. Cook until fragrant and warmed through. Remove from heat, add lime juice and season to taste with additional fish sauce, adding additional soaking water if necessary to thin sauce. Add tomatoes, bean sprouts and cilantro. Toss everything together to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with peanuts, cilantro and sliced limes.
• Serve immediately, garnished with peanuts, cilantro and sliced limes.