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Easy Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai Made at Home! Start your wok!

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Pad Thai

Cultural Context

Pad Thai is a popular street food in Thailand, known for its balance of flavors and textures. It combines stir-fried rice noodles with a variety of ingredients, often reflecting local tastes and available produce. The dish has roots in Chinese cuisine and was popularized in Thailand during the mid-20th century as part of a national campaign to promote Thai identity.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
8 oz pad Thai rice noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb chicken
1 lb shrimp
2 cups bean sprouts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is more nutritious, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a budget option.

1

Soak pad Thai rice noodles in water for 30 minutes, or pre-cook them carefully to avoid falling apart.

2

In a wok or frying pan on high heat, cook the chicken first and set it aside.

3

Cook the shrimp and set it aside.

4

Combine the cooked chicken, shrimp, and noodles together.

5

Toss the noodles with a drizzle of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

6

Add bean sprouts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

wokfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishpeanuts

Also Known As

Phad ThaiPad Thai Noodles

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