Pad Thai

An authentic Thai dish with shrimp, peanuts, and tofu tossed with noodles in a flavorful broth.

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water    
• 2 Tbsp. fish sauce or 1 Tbsp. salt    
• 4 Tbsp. tomato sauce    
• 3 Tbsp. sugar    
• 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil    
• 2 Tbsp. minced garlic or onions    
• 4-8 large peeled shrimp    
• 1 egg, lightly beaten    
• 1 cup of bean sprouts    
• 3 Tbsp. chopped peanuts    
• 1/2 lb. Thai rice noodles    
• 1 Tbsp. pickled radish    
• 1 lime wedge for each plate    
• 1 and 1/4 oz. tofu, reconstructed into cakes and cubed              

Method

Soften rice noodles in cold water. Heat oil in large wok or skillet over high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and eggs; stir slowly for about one minute to separate yolk. Add fish sauce, tomato sauce, tofu, pickled radish and sugar. Stir until well mixed. Add rice noodles and stir, making sure all noodles are coated with sauce. Stir until sauce is slightly reduced. Noodles should be slightly moist, but not wet. Top with bean sprouts and chopped peanuts, and toss to mix lightly.

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Submitted By: MargeSLP
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