Phat Thai

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Phat Thai
60 min.
4
790kcal

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If you’re craving a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances textures and tastes, look no further than authentic Phat Thai! This iconic Thai stir-fried noodle dish not only brings the exhilarating flavors of Southeast Asia right to your kitchen but is also entirely dairy-free, making it a wonderful option for anyone looking to avoid dairy without sacrificing taste.

With a delightful combination of thick, flat rice noodles, succulent prawns, and crunchy roasted peanuts, each mouthful is a sensory experience. The aromatic garlic and coriander merge beautifully while the zesty lime juice adds that tantalizing brightness that defines this beloved dish. Whether you're whipping it up for a leisurely lunch or a cozy dinner, Phat Thai is sure to impress.

This recipe is not just about satisfying your taste buds; it’s an adventure in cooking that allows you to explore the techniques of Thai cuisine. Made to serve four generous portions, this dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family. With a cooking time of just 60 minutes, you’ll find that creating your own Phat Thai is both accessible and rewarding. So grab your wok, gather your ingredients, and get ready to dive into a culinary journey that celebrates the bold and enticing flavors of Thailand!

Ingredients

  • 400 vermicelli dried thick (banh pho)
  • large garlic clove finely chopped
  • small bunch beets finely chopped
  • 50 ml vegetable oil 
  • 200 shrimp raw peeled
  • 85 turnip chopped
  • tbsp sugar 
  •  eggs beaten
  • tbsp oyster sauce 
  • tbsp fish sauce 
  • 300 bean sprouts 
  •  juice of lime 
  • bunch spring onion sliced
  • 100 roasted peanuts crushed
  •  pepper flakes red deseeded finely chopped

Equipment

  • wok
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Soak the noodles in cold water for up to 2 hrs, then drain and set aside. Using a pestle and mortar, pound the garlic with the chopped coriander stems or roots.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. When shimmering, add the garlic and coriander mix. Stir for a few moments, then add the prawns and pickled turnip, if using. Cook for 30 secs, then add the sugar.
  3. Add the noodles and stir for 1 min, making sure everything is well mixed.
  4. Add the eggs and cook for 2 mins more.
  5. Pour in the oyster and fish sauce, then add the beansprouts, lime juice, most of the spring onions, most of the roasted peanuts and most of the chilli. Toss and cook for around 2 mins, then serve scattered with coriander and the rest of the chilli, peanuts and spring onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories790kcal
Protein13.22%
Fat32.03%
Carbs54.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93.02
Glycemic Load
54.35
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.972173794456%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:789.64kcal
39.48%
Fat:28.46g
43.78%
Saturated Fat:4.97g
31.04%
Carbohydrates:109.43g
36.48%
Net Carbohydrates:101.34g
36.85%
Sugar:13.66g
15.18%
Cholesterol:185.76mg
61.92%
Sodium:1644.48mg
71.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.42g
52.85%
Vitamin C:70.29mg
85.2%
Manganese:1.64mg
81.78%
Selenium:44.81µg
64.02%
Vitamin K:63.57µg
60.54%
Phosphorus:533.31mg
53.33%
Folate:194.96µg
48.74%
Vitamin B3:6.55mg
32.73%
Fiber:8.09g
32.36%
Magnesium:127.85mg
31.96%
Copper:0.62mg
31.17%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.71%
Potassium:858.38mg
24.53%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.12%
Iron:3.78mg
21.02%
Zinc:2.91mg
19.42%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.45%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
15.96%
Vitamin E:2.34mg
15.6%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.48%
Vitamin A:690.79IU
13.82%
Calcium:136.91mg
13.69%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.73%