This is a traditional pad thai recipe used by a friend's mother. You can use chicken, pork, beef, tofu, or a combination. You may want to start with less pepper and work your way up.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
524 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Soak rice noodles in cold water until soft, 30 to 50 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat butter in a wok; add chicken and sauté until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3
Heat oil in the wok over medium-high heat. Crack eggs into hot oil and cook until firm. Stir in chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Add softened noodles, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, and red pepper; mix well until noodles are tender. Adjust seasonings to taste. Stir in bean sprouts and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Serve topped with green onions, crushed peanuts, and a wedge of lemon.
Ingredients
4 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
