Ultimate Pad Thai

Description

This recipe, though it contains a number of ingredients, is really easy to make. It is a hit at parties and can be modified to be a vegetarian dish as well.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried thin rice noodles
  • 4 cups very hot water (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup firm tofu, cubed
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup chicken, cut into cubes
  • ½ cup small black tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 7 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 2 lemon grass stalks, minced
  • ½ cup water, if needed (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (Optional)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6

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