Classic Pad Thai

This recipe is a perfect example of Thai cooking for beginners. Once mastered, you'll forget stopping for take-out and make this easy stir-fry a weeknight staple.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 553 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
• Chopped peanuts
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces medium width rice vermicelli noodles
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 1.5 cups bean sprouts
• 0.25 pound ground chicken
• 0.5 pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp
• 0.5 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
• 0.25 cup fresh coriander or parsley leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover noodles with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes; drain well and reserve.

Step 2

Heat half the oil in a wok or deep skillet set over high heat. Crumble in chicken and add hot sauce; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Reserve on a platter.

Step 3

Add remaining oil and peppers to pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, broth, ketchup, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Add noodles and reserved meat; toss mixture to combine. Heat through.

Step 4

Add sprouts and toss gently. Sprinkle with onions, coriander and peanuts.