One of the first things you need to learn before making excellent Thai food, is how to make authentic Pad Thai noodles. Pad Thai is one of the most iconic Thai food dishes that you can make, and the basis for its success are the noodles. If you master making noodles, you can instantly expand your Thai food repertoire to include a whole plethora of other dishes. Remember when you make these noodles, not to go overboard and overindulge; it’s easy to do.
Health Benefits
One of the primary ingredients in this dish is tofu, which is one of the best substitutes for meat available. Protein is one of the most important nutrients for the body; it is used in the production of all your cells. It is not only needed for cellular production, but it is also needed for cellular repair. Making sure to eat enough protein is even more important for people who are physically active, as physical activity increases the need for cellular repair.
Ingredients
oz dried rice noodles: 12
cup white sugar: 1/2
cup distilled white vinegar: 1/2
cup fish sauce: 1/4
tbsp tamarind paste: 2
tbsp vegetable oil: 1
boneless, skinless chicken breast halves – sliced into thin strips: 2
tbsp vegetable oil: 1
tsp garlic – minced: 1 1/2
eggs – beaten: 4
tbsp white sugar: 1 1/2
tsp salt: 1 1/2
cup peanuts – coarsely ground: 1
cups bean sprouts: 2
cup fresh chives – chopped: 1/2
tbsp paprika: 1
lime – cut into wedges: 1
How To Make Authentic Pad Thai with dried rice noodles and chicken
- Cover rice noodles with several inches of room temperature water inside a large bowl.
- Soak for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Drain
- Whisk fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and tamarind paste in a saucepan at a medium temperature.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Remove from the heat.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet at a medium-high temperature.
- Add chicken.
- Cook and stir until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
- Remove from heat.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil and minced garlic in a large wok at a medium-high temperature.
- Stir in eggs and scramble them until they are just about cooked through.
- Stir in cooked chicken breast slices and rice noodles.
- Stir in tamarind mixture, salt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
- Cook until the noodles turn tender.
- Stir in peanuts and cook until they are heated through.
- Garnish with lime wedges, bean sprouts, chives, and paprika.
Trivia
Pad Thai uses all five tastes which makes it extremely special.