thai tuesday

Last night I made Thai for supper. I had never made this recipe before and wasn't sure what everyone would think. Well, it was a hit, especially with the kids! So I know it is a keeper!



Vegetarian Pad Thai

2/3 cup chili sauce (can be found in ethnic or sauce aisle)

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons fish sauce (ethnic aisle)

1 teaspoon dried ginger or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh (grated)

1/2 pound wide rice noodle (I didn't have, so I used fettuccine noodles)

4 teaspoons canola (or any oil you have) divided

1 package of tofu, drained and cut in 1" cubes (that is what I used. If you want this non-vegetarian, go for the meat- chicken would be awesome!)

2 egg whites

1 whole egg

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups fresh bean sprouts (rinsed well)

3/4 cup cut up green onion

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced

1/3 cup peanuts, chopped

1 lime

1. Combine chili sauce, brown sugar, water, fish sauce, and ginger. Mix well and set aside for now.

2. Cook noodles according to package. Drain.

3. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in large skillet (or wok, if you have..I don't have one, yet!) Heat to medium heat. Add tofu and cook until all sides are browned. Do same with meat if you choose to use it. Remove from pan.

4. Combine egg whites and whole egg in small bowl. Wisk well.

5. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in pan, over med-high heat. Add garlic. Saute for about 20 seconds. Add egg mixture and cook until soft scrambled eggs. Stir in chili sauce mixture and noodles. Cook for a couple of minutes, blending well. Stir in tofu (meat), bean sprouts, onion and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook about 4 minutes longer. Sprinkle extra cilantro on top, along with peanuts. Serve with cut up lime wedges.

I served with:

Sweet & Sour Cucumbers

2 cucumbers, peeled and very thinly sliced

3 green onions, sliced thin along with 2 inches of green tops

2/3 rice vinegar (ethnic aisle)

1/3 cup white sugar

Combine all in a bowl and cover. Put in refrigerator for 1/2 hour, or longer. The longer you let sit, the better it will taste!