WATCH: How to Make Easy Chicken Pad Thai

This Pad Thai recipe is a simple version of the popular Asian stir-fried noodle dish. Make it a complete meal by adding tofu and chicken then serve it with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.

100 grams rice noodles
¼ cup tamarind paste
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis) 
1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup tofu, cut into cubes
300 grams chicken breast fillet, cut into cubes
¼ cup mung bean sprouts (togue) 
3 tablespoons spring onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon peanuts, crushed
lime wedges

1

Place noodles in a bowl and soak in hot water for 15-20 minutes.

2

Make the pad Thai sauce: In a small bowl, mix together tamarind paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Mix until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

3

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu making sure to turn and cook all sides. Add chicken and garlic. Mix until chicken is cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Toss in cooked noodles, pour pad Thai sauce and continue mixing. Add bean sprouts and spring onions. Toss to combine.

5

Make a well in the center and add egg. Cook for about 30 seconds until egg is cooked, then toss with the noodles.

6

Transfer Pad Thai t a serving plate. Top with peanuts and spring onions. Serve with lime wedges.

See Also

This Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe is a Great Weekday Saver

Mar 24, 2017

See Also

WATCH: How to Make Beef and Baby Corn Stir-Fry

Jul 26, 2017