As much as I love making my stir-fry sauces, sometimes it makes sense to purchase good quality, ready-made sauces and pastes. Not only is it economical (saving you from buying specialty ingredients that end up half opened in the fridge), but they also have a beautiful depth of flavour. I am always on the hunt for the best tasting options on our supermarket shelves so I’ve made sure to link up the delicious paste I use for this quick and easy Pad Thai, the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. It is made with simple ingredients and with minimal effort. An added bonus is that any leftover vegetables can be used in this dinner, so nothing goes to waste! Broccoli, green beans, shredded carrot or shredded cabbage are all great additions. Skip the takeaway and enjoy the comfort of this classic in the comfort of your own home, with minimal effort!
Note 1 – Cut the chicken breast roughly 0.5 cm or 1/4″ thick. Chicken thigh fillets can be used as a substitute. This recipe also works beautifully with tofu or prawns.
Pad Thai is best cooked and served immediately.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to two days. Reheat in the microwave. The noodles will soften, but the meal will still be delicious.
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Pad Thai is best cooked and served immediately but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to two days. The noodles will soften, but the results are equally delicious!
Stop your rice noodles from going soggy and breaking in the pan with this simple technique. Cook the rice noodles as per packet instructions until just cooked (this will be a few minutes less than what the packet instructions say). As soon as the noodles have softened in the rapidly boiling water, drain them and rinse in cold running tap water. This will stop the noodles overcooking and breaking in your pan.
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mrsbiancabeck says:
You forgot the add in the instructions when to add the pad thai paste 🙂
I prefer this recipe with less beansprouts personally, but otherwise pretty good.
clairephillips says:
Hi! Could be my sleep deprived brain, but I can’t see when to add the pad Thai paste?!