Classic Pad Thai

Classic Pad Thai

by Caleb Robinson 2 years ago
4.1 (9)
15 minutes
553 kcal
70.2 g carbs
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Description

This recipe is a perfect example of Thai cooking for beginners. Once mastered, you'll forget stopping for take-out and make this easy stir-fry a weeknight staple.

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces medium width rice vermicelli noodles
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
  • ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 ½ cups bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh coriander or parsley leaves
  • chopped peanuts
Directions
  1. 1. Cover noodles with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes; drain well and reserve.
  2. 2. Heat half the oil in a wok or deep skillet set over high heat. Crumble in chicken and add hot sauce; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Reserve on a platter.
  3. 3. Add remaining oil and peppers to pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, broth, ketchup, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Add noodles and reserved meat; toss mixture to combine. Heat through.
  4. 4. Add sprouts and toss gently. Sprinkle with onions, coriander and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 553 kcal
carbohydrates: 70.2 g
protein: 30.3 g
saturated fat: 3 g
cholesterol: 103.6 mg
sodium: 1298.1 mg
fiber: 4.3 g
sugar: 15.2 g