Description
Classic Pad Thai tossed in rich peanut sauce is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. With soft rice noodles enveloped in a creamy, savory peanut sauce and topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs, this meal is not only visually appealing but also utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 cup firm tofu (pressed and cubed) or 1 cup chicken (diced)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for cooking)
- 2 tbsp water
- Optional: chili paste to taste
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in hot water for about 30 minutes until pliable but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil and cook tofu or chicken until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and water until smooth. Add chili paste if desired.
- In the same skillet, combine drained noodles with the peanut sauce. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until heated through and well-coated.
- Fold in chopped cilantro just before serving and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg