Golden Thai Delight: Authentic Pad Thai Recipe

Certainly! Here’s a delightful recipe for Pad Thai that’s bursting with Thai flavors and is sure to impress your taste buds. 🍜

Pad Thai

• Cook Time: 6 minutes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 36 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 250g rice noodles
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 500g bean sprouts
• 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare Noodles:

   • Place the rice noodles in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to stand until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well and set aside.

2. Make Sauce:

   • In a jug, combine the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. This flavorful sauce will infuse every bite of your Pad Thai with authentic Thai taste.

3. Stir-fry Chicken and Aromatics:

   • Heat a wok over high heat and add oil, swirling to coat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast fillets and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they start to brown. Then, add the chopped green onions and sliced red chilies. Continue to stir-fry for another minute until the aromatics are fragrant and the chicken is almost cooked through.

4. Incorporate Noodles:

   • Now, add the drained rice noodles to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for about 2 minutes, allowing the noodles to soak up all the delicious flavors from the chicken and aromatics.

5. Add Sauce:

   • Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles in the wok. Toss everything together to ensure that the noodles are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce. This step adds the signature tangy-sweet flavor that Pad Thai is known for.

6. Cook Eggs:

   • Slowly pour the beaten eggs over the noodles in the wok. Allow them to set slightly for about 1 minute, then gently stir-fry everything together. The eggs will create a luscious coating that binds all the ingredients together.

7. Incorporate Bean Sprouts:

   • Add the bean sprouts to the wok and toss well with the rest of the ingredients. The bean sprouts provide a delightful crunch and freshness to the dish, balancing out the savory and tangy flavors.

8. Serve:

   • Spoon the fragrant Pad Thai onto plates, ensuring that each serving is generously topped with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrusy flavor.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 593.4
• Fat: 18.9g
• Saturated Fat: 3.4g
• Cholesterol: 295.8mg
• Sodium: 1152.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 69.5g
• Fiber: 3.3g
• Sugar: 10.6g
• Protein: 36g

Now, you have a fantastic Pad Thai recipe that’s perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Enjoy this classic Thai dish with your loved ones and savor every bite of its deliciousness!