Pad Thai

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Pad Thai
45 min.
6
381kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make gluten-free and dairy-free main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouthwatering Pad Thai recipe! With a total time of just 45 minutes, you'll have a flavorful and satisfying meal on the table in no time. This recipe serves 6 and has an impressive 381 calories per serving.

This Pad Thai is made with rice sticks (rice-flour noodles) or vermicelli, juicy shrimp, and tender chicken strips, all cooked in a savory sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, Thai fish sauce, and brown sugar. The dish is then tossed with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, and chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor. To enhance the experience, serve your Pad Thai with 6 lime wedges for a burst of tangy freshness.

With a caloric breakdown of 29.5% protein, 23.61% fat, and 46.89% carbs, this Pad Thai is a well-balanced meal that will keep you satisfied. To make this delectable dish, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment: a bowl, a frying pan, and a wok. Once you've gathered your ingredients and tools, you'll be on your way to creating a truly memorable and enjoyable meal. So why wait? Give this easy-to-follow Pad Thai recipe a try today!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cups bean sprouts fresh
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced (1-inch)
  •  lime wedges 
  • 0.3 cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • tablespoons cooking oil divided
  • teaspoons paprika 
  • tablespoons peanuts chopped
  • 0.5 pound rice uncooked (rice-flour noodles)
  • 0.5 pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • 0.8 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch strips
  • 0.3 cup thai fish sauce 
  • 6.8 cups water divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Place 6 cups water in a stir-fry pan or wok; bring to a boil.
  2. Add noodles; cook 4 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
  4. Place cooked noodles in a large bowl.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon oil; toss well. Set aside.
  6. Combine 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar; set aside.
  7. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a stir-fry pan or wok over medium heat.
  8. Add eggs; stir-fry 1 minute.
  9. Add eggs to noodle mixture.
  10. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  11. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 5 minutes.
  12. Add to noodle mixture.
  13. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan.
  14. Add shrimp, onions, and paprika; stir-fry 3 minutes.
  15. Add the soy sauce mixture and noodle mixture to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  16. Remove from heat; toss with sprouts and cilantro.
  17. Sprinkle with peanuts.
  18. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein29.5%
Fat23.61%
Carbs46.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.07
Glycemic Load
18.91
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.574782786162%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
7.74mg
Naringenin
0.61mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:380.8kcal
19.04%
Fat:10.06g
15.48%
Saturated Fat:1.59g
9.93%
Carbohydrates:44.96g
14.99%
Net Carbohydrates:42.44g
15.43%
Sugar:10.29g
11.44%
Cholesterol:159.14mg
53.05%
Sodium:1298.93mg
56.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.28g
56.56%
Selenium:30.76µg
43.95%
Vitamin B3:7.84mg
39.22%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.53%
Vitamin K:37.01µg
35.25%
Phosphorus:337.3mg
33.73%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.86%
Copper:0.43mg
21.54%
Magnesium:85.13mg
21.28%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.69%
Potassium:595.9mg
17.03%
Vitamin C:12.79mg
15.5%
Folate:59.91µg
14.98%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.8%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.71%
Vitamin A:625.96IU
12.52%
Iron:2.13mg
11.86%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.22%
Fiber:2.52g
10.07%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.43%
Calcium:93.12mg
9.31%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.14%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.6%
Source:My Recipes