Phad Thai Very Simple Version Recipes

EASY PAD THAI

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil over high heat until lightly browned; remove and set aside. Add shallot to pan and cook until tender, about 1 minute; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice and peanuts; heat through. Return pork to pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with pork mixture. Garnish with cilantro, additional peanuts, lime wedges and bean sprouts.

PHAD THAI

Steps:

• Soak noodles in warm water until rubbery, at least 30 minute Drain well.
• While noodles soak, prepare all the other ingredients.
• In a skillet or wok, cook eggs until done, breaking up as they cook. Set aside.
• In same pan, add a little oil and cook chicken, stir-frying until done. Set aside.
• Put 3 Tbs. Oil in wok and heat until hot.
• Add noodles and stir-fry. Noodles will stick together forming a ball. When noodles appear blistered all over,.
• quickly add the tamarind/water mixture, stirring to soften noodles.
• Add all other ingredients; tofu, chicken and eggs, the three sauces, sugar, peanuts and bean sprouts, stir-frying for 2 minute.
• Turn off heat.
• Add chives and mix well.
• Serve adding more bean sprouts, peanuts, sugar, dried chilies and squeeze lime wedges over to taste. (opt).

PHAD THAI (VERY SIMPLE VERSION)

Steps:

• Place noodles in large heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water. Stand until just tender; drain.
• Heat wok or large non-stick frying pan; stir-fry chicken, garlic, ginger and chilli, in batches, until chicken is browned.
• Return chicken mixture to wok with sugar, sauces and juice; stir-fry until sauce thickens slightly. Add noodles, onion and sprouts to wok; stir-fry until hot. Serve phad thai sprinkled with coriander.

EASY PAD THAI

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a large heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over them and leave for 4 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold running water.
• Put the lime juice, cayenne, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl and mix well. Have all the other ingredients ready by the cooker.
• Heat the oil and fry the prawns until warmed through. Add the spring onions and noodles and toss around. Tip in the lime juice mixture, then stir in the beansprouts and half the peanuts and coriander. Cook for 1 minute until everything is heated through.
• Pile into a large dish, scatter with the rest of the peanuts and coriander, and serve with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce.

THAI NOODLES (PHAD THAI)

Steps:

• Soak the noodles in cool water until they are soft (about 3 hours).
• Heat oil in skillet or wok until hot and then add garlic, shrimp and egg.
• Stir fry until shrimp and egg are cooked.
• Reduce the temperature if needed to keep from overcooking.
• Drain noodles and add to pan with shrimp mixture.
• Stir fry until noodles are translucent and become somewhat soft, loosing their stiffness.
• Add water as needed to keep from sticking.
• When noodles are soft, add the fish sauce, sugar and paprika; thoroughly combine.
• Add peanut, bean sprouts, green onion and mix well.
• Garnish with optional ingredients if desired and serve.