NICOLA'S PAD THAI

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The result of loving pad Thai and endless tweaks to the ingredients lead me to this amazing dish.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 cups pad Thai rice noodles, soaked in water overnight and drained
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon hot chile paste
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup chopped broccoli
⅓ cup chopped carrots
⅓ cup snow peas, trimmed
⅓ cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
⅓ cup baby corn, drained
⅓ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
⅓ cup sliced zucchini
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts for topping
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 pinch paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak uncooked noodles in 8 cups of water until soft, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain rice noodles and set aside.
  • Whisk together vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, onion powder, tamarind paste, hot chile paste, garlic powder, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ground coriander, ground ginger, salt, and ground black pepper in a saucepan.
  • Heat sauce over medium heat until it bubbles; reduce heat to low, and simmer sauce while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir broccoli, carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, baby corn, mushrooms, and zucchini in the wok until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the drained noodles and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to vegetables. Cook and stir until noodles are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the wok from heat and pour the sauce over vegetables and rice noodles.
  • Toss to fully coat the vegetables and rice noodles with sauce.
  • Garnish with peanuts, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 467.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

rehman yousafzai
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The Pad Thai was delicious and easy to make.


Lawrence Defia
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This Pad Thai was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


ANIETIE IKPO
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I'm not a big fan of Pad Thai, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Parash Malla
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This Pad Thai was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Levinho Lite YT
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I made this Pad Thai for lunch and it was perfect! The flavors were light and refreshing.


Hothomahamuud Jerry
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This Pad Thai was a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili.


Raheem Gabol
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The Pad Thai was still delicious.


amanj bemnat
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The Pad Thai was delicious and easy to make.


musab mohiuddin
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This Pad Thai was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I'll probably use less sugar next time.


Donna Gregory
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I loved this Pad Thai! The flavors were amazing and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kulsoomkousar@gmail.com Kulsoomkousar
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This Pad Thai was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Rappyjay Da weapon
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I'm not a big fan of Pad Thai, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


Far Han Khan
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This Pad Thai was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the noodles were overcooked.


BITCOINMININGCOMPANY Lmd
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I followed the recipe exactly and the Pad Thai turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables.


Ukil Shaheb
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The Pad Thai is flavorful and easy to make.


Nipu Gaming Yt
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I made this Pad Thai for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kath Davith
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The Pad Thai was delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Kabungo Musokotwane
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili next time.


Stephanie howard
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I've tried many Pad Thai recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out amazing.


Michael Fair
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This Pad Thai was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.