Colorful Thai Style Noodles Food

PAD SEE EW - THAI STIR FRIED NOODLES

Steps:

• Chinese Broccoli - trim ends, cut into 7.5cm/3" pieces. Separate leaves from stems. Cut thick stems in half vertically so they're no wider than 0.8cm / 0.3" thick.
• Noodles - Prepare according to packet directions and drain. Time it so they're cooked just before using - do not leave cooked rice noodles lying around, they break in the wok.
• Sauce - Mix ingredients until sugar dissolves.
• Heat oil: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a very large heavy based skillet or wok over high heat.
• Cook garlic and chicken: Add garlic, cook 15 seconds. Add chicken, cook until it mostly changes from pink to white.
• Chinese broccoli STEMS: Add Chinese broccoli stems, cook until chicken is almost cooked through.
• Chinese broccoli LEAVES: Add Chinese broccoli leaves, cook until just wilted.
• Scramble egg: Push everything to one side, crack egg in and scramble.
• REMOVE chicken from wok: Remove everything in the wok onto a plate (scrape wok clean).
• Caramelise noodles: Return wok to stove, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat until it starts smoking (HOT is key!). Add noodles and Sauce. Toss as few times as possible to disperse Sauce and make edges of noodles caramelise - about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
• Add chicken back in: Quickly add chicken and veg back in, and toss to disperse. Serve immediately!

COLORFUL THAI-STYLE NOODLES

Steps:

• I find that the dish is very simple to put together once everything is prepped and waiting next to the stove.
• Boil a bit of water and quickly blanch the mung beans for no more than 20 seconds, strain and run cool water across them to protect their crispness.
• Using the same pot, boil the rice noodles for 3 to 5 minutes. They should been tender but still have a lot of elasticity to them. When cooked, strain and run cool water over them to prevent them from getting gummy.
• Create the sauce in a bowl by combining: lime juice, sugar, soy sauce, chili sauce and tomato sauce. (*Note: proportions of chili sauce and tomato sauce can be altered depending on how spicy you like your food. I usually use 2 parts chili sauce and one part tomato).
• Using a large wok, heat the oil and swirl the garlic around for about 20 seconds.
• Add the grated carrots and ginger stir frying them for one minute.
• Using a spatula, push the carrots up along the sides of the wok and pour the eggs into the center.
• Quickly scramble the eggs.
• When the eggs set, pour in the sauce and add the tofu, stirring briefly until the tofu has been warmed and coated with sauce.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the wok, (green onions, noodles, and peanuts) tossing them until the ingredients have been evenly distributed.
• Serve immediately for the best taste and texture!

ONE POT THAI-STYLE RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour chicken broth into a large pot and stir cornstarch mixture, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, and coriander into broth. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Place rice noodles in the boiling sauce, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until noodles are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir zucchini, red bell pepper, and chicken into sauce. Bring back to a boil, cover, and simmer until vegetables are just become tender, about 5 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to thicken. Serve garnished with crushed peanuts and cilantro.

THAI NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
• Slice chicken breasts into strips. Marinate in soy sauce for about 1/2 hour.
• In a large saucepan or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Add garlic, ginger, and onions; cook until onions are tender. Add mushrooms and cucumbers; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add peppers, carrot, peanut sauce, oyster sauce, and hot chili pepper sauce. Heat through.
• Toss cooked rice noodles with saute. Garnish with sesame seeds.