Asian Pad Thai

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces wide stick rice noodles
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 -4 tablespoons fish sauce (or to taste)
• 2 -3 tablespoonss lime juice
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or use boneless lamb, can use more)
• 6 ounces tofu (can use more)
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 8 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (can use more)
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups bean sprouts, packed
• 6 -7 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (can use more)
• black pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 soak the rice stick noodles noodles in a bowl of warm water for about 12-15 minutes; drain and set aside.
• 2 in a small bowl whisk together the chicken broth with sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, ketchup and red pepper flakes; set aside.
• 3 slice the chicken or lamb into about 1/4-inch strips, then cut the tofu onto about 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
• 4 in a wok or large frypan heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add in beaten egg and cook stirring occasionally until scambled and cooked; transfer to a large bowl, then wipe the wok or skillet clean.
• 5 add in 1 tablespoon oil, then increase the heat to medium-high; add in the garlic, whole shrimp and chicken or lamb strips; stir-fry until the shrimp is bright pink, then remove everything to the bowl with the egg in it.
• 6 add in the remaining 2 tablesoon oil then add in the tofu and bell peppers; cook stirring occasionally until the tofu begins to brown.
• 7 stir in the noodles; cook for 1 minute or until they start to soften; pour in the prepared sauce mixture; stir-fry until until the noodles are completely cooked and tender.
• 8 return the egg mixture to the wok or skillet; add in bean sprouts and half of the green onions; stir until heated through, season with black pepper if desired; remove to a platter or large bowl.
• 9 sprinkle with the peanuts and remaining green onion.