Phad Thai

Name: Phad Thai
Ingredients: 1/3 of a 16oz package dried rice noodles; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 cup firm tofu, diced; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped; 1/2 cup chives or 1/2 cup spring onion, tops cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 cups bean sprouts; 1/2 cup chicken, sliced thin (optional); 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup or 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, diluted with 2 tablespoons water

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/3 of a 16oz package dried rice noodles
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup firm tofu, diced
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup chives or 1/2 cup spring onion, tops cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups bean sprouts
1/2 cup chicken, sliced thin (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup or 2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons tamarind paste, diluted with 2 tablespoons water

Directions

1

Soak noodles in warm water until rubbery, at least 30 minute Drain well.
2

While noodles soak, prepare all the other ingredients.
3

In a skillet or wok, cook eggs until done, breaking up as they cook. Set aside.
4

In same pan, add a little oil and cook chicken, stir-frying until done. Set aside.
5

Put 3 Tbs. Oil in wok and heat until hot.
6

Add noodles and stir-fry. Noodles will stick together forming a ball. When noodles appear blistered all over,.
7

quickly add the tamarind/water mixture, stirring to soften noodles.
8

Add all other ingredients; tofu, chicken and eggs, the three sauces, sugar, peanuts and bean sprouts, stir-frying for 2 minute.
9

Turn off heat.
10

Add chives and mix well.
11

Serve adding more bean sprouts, peanuts, sugar, dried chilies and squeeze lime wedges over to taste. (opt).