Thai Red Curry Noodles and Chicken Recipe

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Total cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

- 200g (6 1/2 oz.) thick rice stick noodles
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste, ready-made paste
- 3 chicken thigh fillets, cut into thin strips
- 1-2 teaspoons chopped red chillies
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 100g (3 1/2 oz.) bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup (90g/3 oz.) roasted chopped peanuts
- 3 tablespoons crisp-fried onion
- 3 tablespoons crisp-fried garlic
- 1 cup (30g/1 oz.) coriander leaves

Directions:

1. Cook the noodles in some boiling water for about 2 minutes or so. Drain it and then toss with 2 teaspoons of oil to prevent them sticking together.

2. Heat all the remaining oil in a wok, add the curry paste and stir for about 1 minute or so, or until it becomes fragrant. Add all the chicken in small batches and stir-fry it for about 2 minutes or so, or until it becomes golden brown and return the chicken to the wok.

3. Add the chilli, the fish sauce and the lime juice and bring it to the boil and simmer for about 1 minute or so. Then add the bean sprouts and the noodles and toss them well. Arrange the noodles on a medium serving plate and sprinkle with the peanuts, the crisp-fried onion, the garlic and the coriander leaves. Then serve immediately.

Nutrition Value:

- Protein 15 g;
- Fat 11 g;
- Carbohydrate 9 g;
- Dietary Fibre 2 g;
- Cholesterol 25mg;
- Energy 812kJ (194cal)

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Delicious and Hot Phad Thai Recipe

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Total cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients for Phad Thai recipe:

250 g (8 oz.) thick rice stick noodles
tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped red chillies
150 g (5 oz.) pork, thinly sliced
100 g (31/2 oz.) peeled raw prawns, chopped
1/2 bunch garlic chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup (90 g/3 oz.) bean sprouts sprigs of coriander
3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
crisp-fried onion, soft brown sugar and chopped peanuts, to serve

Directions for Phad Thai recipe:
1. Soak the rice stick noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes or so or until they become soft. Then drain and set aside and heat the wok until it becomes hot. Then add the oil and swirl to coat the side. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, the chilli and the pork and stir-fry for about 2 minutes or so.

2. Then add the prawns and stir-fry for about 3 minutes or so. Add the garlic chives and drained noodles to the wok; cover and cook for another minute or so.

3. After that, add the fish sauce, the lime juice, the sugar and the eggs to the wok. Toss them well until it become heated through.

4. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the bean sprouts, sprigs of fresh coriander and chopped peanuts. Traditionally speaking, this should be served with crisp-fried onion, with soft brown sugar and more chopped peanuts on the side.

Nutritional Value for Phad Thai recipe:
Protein 20 g;
Fat 17 g;
Carbohydrate 20 g;
Dietary Fibre 2 g;
Cholesterol 145mg;
Energy 1334kJ (320cal)

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Simple Pad Thai Recipe - An Authentic Thai Taste With No Cooking Experience Need

Pad Thai is one of the most Authentic Thai Food Restaurant prepared. This delicious dish is filled with some of the healthiest ingredients. So, cook great, get healthy, and enjoy yourself with this simple yet authentic Thailand mealthat taste exactly like the original!

Tools
Wok/large skillet
Pot
Blender to chop,and grate some ingredients
Large Spoon

Ingredients
salt
4 eggs
3 cups bean sprouts
6 ounces pad thai rice noodles
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce ***
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup green onions cut in 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup chopped peanuts

(it is best to chop, and grate the ingredients before you begin)

Servings 4-6

*** There is no substitutions to fish sauce, it can be purchased at any local food store. I normally get mine at Meijers in the traditional foods aisle. Do not get oyster sauce, nor clam sauce, but a labeled fish sauce.

Steps

1.Boil water in pot and put in the bean sprouts in boiling water for approximately 30 seconds then remove, and bean sprouts drain well. Set off to the side.

2.When the water returns to a boil then add noodles. Let the noodles cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender but firm; drain and rinse under cold water.

3. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and add a pinch of salt.

4. In another small bowl, stir together the lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and fish sauce in a separate bowl. Set aside for later use.

5. Heat the peanut oil in a wok/large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and let it fry for a few seconds. Then add the pepper flakes and grated carrots. Let it cook for one minute, then remove.

6.Again, add a little bit of peanut oil to the wok/large skillet. Add the beaten egg, and gently scramble.

7. When the eggs have set, pour in the sauce mixture, carrots, bean sprouts, noodles, peanuts, and green onions and toss together.

8. Serve Hot.

9. For more flavor, you can add the lemon juice before serving to each plate.

Now you can amaze your friends with your Pad Thai Meal. So,no more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. For more simple yet easy recipes you can visit http://www.allrecipes.com. A great source to cooking fantastic meals for those with no experience or a lot of experience. Enjoy!

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