classic pad thai

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces medium width rice vermicelli noodles
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 pound ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heinz tomato ketchup
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander or parsley leaves
• chopped peanuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• cover noodles with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes; drain well and reserve.
• heat half the oil in a wok or deep skillet set over high heat. crumble in chicken and add hot sauce; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. reserve on a platter.
• add remaining oil and peppers to pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes. add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. stir in garlic, ginger, broth, ketchup, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce. bring to a boil. add noodles and reserved meat; toss mixture to combine. heat through.
• add sprouts and toss gently. sprinkle with onions, coriander and peanuts.