TRADITIONAL CHICKEN & SHRIMP PAD THAI

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Thailand's most famous noodle dish. This dish comes together quickly, so it's handy to have the ingredients prepped and ready before you begin. I don't care for cilantro so I leave it out, but I posted the recipe as it was written.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 ounces rice noodles, uncooked
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
6 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 green onions, chopped
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, whole, chopped
2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare rice noodles according to the package. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside in a bowl.
  • Combine water, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat one tsp oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add beaten egg and stir fry. Remove scrambled egg from pan and add to noodles.
  • Add one tsp oil to heated pan, stir in garlic, chicken and shrimp. Stir fry just until chicken turns opaque and loses its pink color.
  • Add green onions and cook an additional minute.
  • Add noodle-egg mixture and sauce, cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Remove from heat; toss with bean sprouts and cilantro.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.

Ulwandle Zungu
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I can't wait to make this again!


Pappo Hasan
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pad thai.


Dipesh Khadka
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This was my first time making pad thai and it turned out really well!


Kaveesh Dilshan
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I had trouble finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort.


Gayantha Dissanayake
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland.


Rosa Ceribo
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Sandile Gift Shabalala
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish.


Dawn Walker
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Aafaq Hussain
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I would definitely make this again!


shahin milon
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I used wide rice noodles and it turned out great.


Ismael Canela
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The peanuts added a nice crunch and the lime gave it a refreshing flavor.


Ziyan Gamer
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First time making pad thai and this was an easy and fun recipe to follow.


Noor Abbas
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This pad thai was a hit with my family! The chicken and shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.