How to Make Classic Pad Thai - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pad Thai is a beloved traditional Thai dish that has gained popularity all around the world. This classic dish combines stir-fried rice noodles with a medley of flavors including tangy tamarind, savory fish sauce, and a hint of sweetness from palm sugar. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh lime, Pad Thai is the perfect balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

Although the origins of Pad Thai are difficult to trace, it is believed to have been created in the 1940s as part of...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cover noodles with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes; drain well and reserve.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add sprouts and toss gently. Sprinkle with onions, coriander and peanuts.
  • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 1298mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 532mg