Quick & Easy Pad Thai
Pad thai is a quick and easy meal, packed with lots of flavour and nutritional goodness.
Protein-Rich:
⭐Egg, prawns, and chicken provide high-quality protein, supporting muscle growth, and repair.
⭐Edamame beans add plant-based protein and fiber
Healthy Fats:
⭐Nuts, such as peanuts, contribute healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids, which are good for heart health.
Vitamins and Minerals:
⭐Eggs are a source of vitamins B12, D, and choline.
⭐Prawns supply selenium, vitamin B12, and iodine.
⭐Edamame beans provide folate, vitamin K, and iron.
⭐Nuts add magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
Fiber:
The edamame beans and vegetables in Pad Thai contribute dietary fiber, helping digestion and promoting gut health.
Ingredients
225g flat rice noodles
3 tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
225g raw prawns, chicken, or extra-firm tofu , cut into small pieces
2 eggs
100g fresh bean sprouts
100g frozen edamame beans
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 spring onions, chopped
75g dry roasted peanuts or cashew nuts
2 limes
1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
Sauce Ingredients
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
4-5 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar,
1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce , or more, to taste
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (optional)
Method
Cook noodles according to package instructions, just until tender. Rinse under cold water.
Make sauce by combining sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
Stir Fry:: Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the raw prawns, chicken or tofu, garlic and bell pepper. The prawns will cook quickly, about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until pink.
If using chicken, cook until just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes, flipping only once.
Push everything to the side of the pan. Add a little more oil and add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs, breaking them into small pieces with a spatula as they cook.
Add noodles, sauce, bean sprouts and peanuts to the wok (reserving some peanuts for topping at the end). Toss everything to combine.
Garnish the top with green onions, extra peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately!
Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within 2-3 days.