YOUR PAD OR MINE? (CHICKEN & SHRIMP PAD THAI)

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Hands down the best pad thai my husband and I have ever had! Incorporates chicken, shrimp, and tofu so omit and substitute at your will. Although it may be a bit daunting to undertake, with its numerous ingredients, pad thai is actually pretty simple to make. Be sure to use a well seasoned wok and don't skimp on the oil, even if it may seem excessive. Too little and the noodles will stick and you 'll end up with a mess of a dish... and a wok.

Provided by Hanny

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (8 ounce) package Thai rice noodles
4 ounces chicken breasts
4 ounces tofu
1/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
5 tablespoons tamarind juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
8 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 eggs
1 cup bean sprouts
1/3 cup green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon roasted red chile (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
4 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Soak noodles in cold water for about 1 hour or warm water for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the chicken into 1/4-inch strips. Set aside.
  • Cut the tofu into 3/4-inch cubes. In a well oiled pan, fry the tofu on all sides until browned. Set aside.
  • Coarsely chop peanuts with knife or coarsely grind in food processor. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add tamarind juice, fish sauce, sugar and lime juice. Beat to thoroughly mix and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok (or large frying pan) until it is just about to smoke. Add garlic and stir, making sure it doesn't burn (about 30 seconds).
  • Add chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add tofu and shrimps and stir-fry for 1 more minute.
  • Break eggs into wok and let them fry without breaking them up for another minute.
  • While eggs cook, quickly drain the noodles and then add to wok, giving them several quick folds from the bottom up for about 1 minute. Add tamarind juice mixture and continue stir-frying, mixing everything together for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add about 2/3 of the ground peanuts and stir. Add about 2/3 of the bean sprouts and all the green onion. Stir-fry for 30 seconds and take off heat.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with roasted chilies. Top with the rest of the ground peanuts, the rest of the sprouts, and fresh cilantro leaves. Stick a couple of lime wedges on the side and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1343.5, Fat 78.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 290.7, Sodium 2459.5, Carbohydrate 122, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 18.4, Protein 39.8

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