Classic Pad Thai
Source of Recipe
Heinz It Up
Recipe Introduction
Makes 4 servings.
List of Ingredients
8 oz (250 g) medium width rice vermicelli noodles
3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
1/4 lb (125 g) ground chicken
1 tsp (5 ml) hot pepper sauce
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 lb (250 g) peeled, deveined raw shrimp (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp (10 mL) freshly grated gingerroot
1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup (125 mL) Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1/4 cup (50 mL) lime juice
3 tbsp (45 mL) each granulated sugar and fish sauce
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) bean sprouts
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup (50 mL) each fresh coriander or parsley leaves and chopped peanutsRecipe
Cover noodles with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes; drain well and reserve.
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.
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. Add sprouts and toss gently. Sprinkle with onions, coriander and peanuts.
Variation:
For a meatless version, substitute chopped, firm tofu for the chicken and a chopped 3-egg omelet for the shrimp.
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