Dad's Pad Thai

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This is my father's pad thai recipe. It's the best, even better than what you'll find at most Thai restaurants! I like it because it's full of fresh ingredients, it's not greasy, and it's satisfying and healthy. There is no meat in this recipe.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound bean sprouts

  • 6 ounces pad thai rice noodles

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ¼ cup fish sauce

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes

  • 2 cups grated carrots

  • cup chopped peanuts

  • 1 cup green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch bean sprouts in the boiling water for approximately 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain well. When the water returns to a boil, add rice noodles. Cook until tender but firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Whisk eggs in a small bowl; add a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, stir together lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and fish sauce.

  3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds. Add pepper flakes and carrots; cook for 1 minute then remove from the wok. Add beaten eggs to the wok and gently scramble. When eggs have set, pour in carrots, sauce, bean sprouts, noodles, peanuts, and green onions; toss together.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

554 Calories
28g Fat
62g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 554
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 1421mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 18g 37%
Vitamin C 27mg 29%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 767mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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