Classic Pad Thai

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium width rice vermicelli noodles
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
  • ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 ½ cups bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh coriander or parsley leaves
  • chopped peanuts

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

553
Calories
18g
Fat
70g
Carbs
30g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 553
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol104mg 35%
Sodium1298mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate70g 26%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars15g
Protein30g
Vitamin C52mg 258%
Calcium78mg 6%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium532mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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