Pad Thai

Makes 4 servings

Sheri

Could use whatever meat (protein source) you want, I make this with tofu, but shrimp or chicken would be just as good.

ingredients

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1. Bring a pan of water to a boil, remove from heat, add rice noodles soak for 20 minutes then drain and set aside.
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2. In a medium bowl stir together cornstarch, sesame oil, then add protein source and toss to coat. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
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3. In a small bowl mix together Thai fish sauce, soy sauce, lemon/lime juice, sugar.
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4. Heat wok or skillet over high heat, add about 1 T. peanut oil, swirl. Add protein source and stir fry (tofu: about 10 minutes, shrimp: 30-40 seconds, chicken: 1-2 minutes). Remove protein source to a plate.
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5. Reheat wok or skillet on high heat, add more peanut oil, then slowly pour beaten eggs into the pan and cook, stirring vigorously, until set. Remove to a plate.
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6. Reheat wok or skillet on high heat, add more peanut oil, add scallions, chiles, and garlic stir-fry until the garlic browns very slightly.
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7. Add noodles to wok/skillet and stir until well coated. Add the fish sauce mixture and stir well, then add protein source and eggs, stir well.
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8. Finally add peanuts, basil, cilantro and red pepper flakes.
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9. Garnish a serving with lime wedges.