This most popular Thai dish is excellent served hot or cold. Makes enough for six people.
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8 large garlic cloves - peeled and minced |
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3 large eggs - lightly beaten |
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1 large limes - cut into 6 wedges |
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1/3 c. roasted peanuts - chopped |
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1 bunch scallions - thinly sliced crosswise |
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1/3 c. golden brown sugars |
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1/3 c. peanut oil |
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1 lb. large shrimp - peeled and deveined |
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1/4 c. white vinegar |
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1/2 bunch freshly chopped cilantro leaves |
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3/4 lb. porks tenderloin - cut into 1-inch-long thin strips |
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2 c. bean sprouts |
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1 tsp. red pepper flakes |
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1/4 c. fish sauce |
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1 1/2 lbs. flat rice noodles | | |
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then remove from the heat. Add the noodles to the pot and let soak for 12 to 15 minutes until the noodles are soft. |
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Thoroughly mix together the vinegar, sugar, fish sauce and ketchup. Drain the noodles. |
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Place a large wok over medium-high heat. When the wok is hot, add the oil and heat for 15 seconds. |
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Add the garlic and stir constantly for a few seconds. Add the shrimp and pork and stir-fry for one minute. |
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Stir in the sauce and bring to a boil. Place the noodles in the wok and toss to coat well. |
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Cook until most of the sauce has been absorbed by the noodles. Make a hole in the center of the wok, add the eggs and let cook, without stirring, for 15 seconds. |
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After 15 seconds, stir-fry until the eggs are cooked and well distributed throughout the noodles. Add the red pepper flakes and scallions and stir-fry for another 2 minutes. |
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Remove the wok from the heat and stir in the peanuts and bean sprouts. Serve garnished with cilantro and lime wedges. |
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Tips: |
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Flat rice noodles are commonly found in Chinese or Asian markets, or in the Asian sections of some supermarkets. |
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If you want a vegetarian pad thai, leave out the meat and add some cubes of tofu instead. You can fry the tofu until golden beforehand if you like. You might also add a few broccoli florets. (The fish sauce is still non-vegetarian; some vegetarians don\'t mind this, others do. You can substitute soy sauce, but it won\'t have the exact same flavor.) |
