Spicy Pad ThaiIngredients:
For the Pad Thai:
8 ounces (227g) flat rice noodles 1 cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color) 1/2 cup chopped peanuts 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped mintFor the Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup tamarind paste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon black pepperInstructions:
1.
Soak the noodles:
In a large bowl, cover the rice noodles with hot water and soak for 10-15 minutes, or until softened.
Drain and set aside.
2.
Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tamarind paste, garlic powder, ginger powder, chili flakes, and black pepper.
Set aside.
3.
Cook the vegetables:
In a large wok or skillet, heat a splash of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the green onions, carrots, and bell peppers and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
4.
Add the noodles and sauce:
Add the drained rice noodles to the wok and toss to combine.
Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss until well coated.
5.
Stir in the toppings:
Add the peanuts, cilantro, and mint to the wok and stir to combine.
6.
Serve:
Transfer the Pad Thai to a serving dish and enjoy.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use tamarind water instead of tamarind paste.
If you don’t have chili flakes, you can use 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper instead.
Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness.

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