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Gkai Kamin

Gkai Kamin

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut roots and leafy tops off lemon grass stalks. In a mortar and pestle, pound lemongrass, salt, garlic, turmeric, and pepper into a fine paste.
  2. 2 Cut open chicken lengthwise. Separate into 2 pieces, and rinse well. Rub chicken with mixed spice paste. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Grill over moderate heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until well done and evenly brown. Serve hot.

By Richard Tebaldi

Asian Coconut Rice

Asian Coconut Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place rice in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse with cold water, stirring rice using your fingers to remove excess starch, until water from rice runs clear, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Place rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan; stir until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Bring mixture in saucepan to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, undisturbed, for 11 minutes. Turn off heat; steam, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Uncover and gently stir in coconut oil.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By SILVREZS

Thai Pork Loin

Thai Pork Loin

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season meat with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. 2 In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. When skillet is hot, place sliced pork loin into skillet; cook until browned, turning once. After both sides have browned nicely, add chicken stock ,and cook until liquid thickens.
  3. 3 Stir in dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly. Stir in cilantro. Spoon sauce over pork when serving.

By Henry Stollard

Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)

Ajad (Authentic Thai Cucumber Salad)

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar and salt are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning so pickling liquid is pleasantly sweet, sour, and lightly salty.
  2. 2 Combine cucumbers, shallots, and chiles in a large bowl. Cover with pickling liquid. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors combine.

By Toi

Green Curry Tofu

Green Curry Tofu

3.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water in a medium saucepan, and stir in the rice. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Heat the sesame oil in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tofu. Stirring occasionally, fry about 20 minutes, until evenly crisp and lightly browned. Season with salt.
  3. 3 In a small saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a boil. Mix in green curry paste. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Drizzle generously over the tofu and rice to serve.

By Janet

Thai-Style Tilapia

Thai-Style Tilapia

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a food processor or blender, combine the coconut milk, almonds, onion, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Process until smooth.
  2. 2 Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them skin-side up in the skillet. Pour the pureed sauce over the fish. Use a spatula to coat the fish evenly with the sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the puree is thickened and fish flakes easily with a fork.

By Danna Glore

Thai-Style Ground Pork Skewers

Thai-Style Ground Pork Skewers

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork, sugar, fish sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix together thoroughly. Dissolve baking powder in 1 tablespoon water and blend completely into pork mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Thread a handful of pork mixture through a skewer using lightly oiled hands. Shape meat into a 1-inch-thick sausage around th skewer. Repeat with remaining pork and skewers.
  4. 4 Grill skewers, turning as needed, until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Cut each sausage into bite-sized pieces before serving.

By PeaceBaking

Thai Basil Eggplant

Thai Basil Eggplant

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chile pepper; cook and stir until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add eggplant; stir in water and cover. Cook and stir every few minutes, until eggplant softens, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in soy sauce, sugar, and salt; continue cooking, uncovered, until water has evaporated and eggplant is coated with sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil leaves; remove from heat.

By ChiBites

Butternut Squash Curry

Butternut Squash Curry

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add butternut squash; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add onion and curry paste; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, cover, and cook until butternut squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, chickpeas, salt, and pepper into the pot and cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in Greek yogurt and coriander.

By Dan Denardo

Curried Coconut Chicken

Curried Coconut Chicken

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir curry powder in hot oil for 1 minute. Stir in onions and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato sauce, and sugar into the skillet. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes.

By ROMA

Barbequed Thai Style Chicken

Barbequed Thai Style Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cilantro roots off at the stem, and mince thoroughly. Set aside a few leaves for garnish. In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro roots and leaves, garlic, chile peppers, turmeric, curry powder, sugar, and salt. Process to a coarse paste. Pour in fish sauce, and blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place chicken in a large shallow dish. Rub with the cilantro paste. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat grill for high heat.
  4. 4 Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the prepared grill, and brush liberally with coconut milk. Grill chicken 8 to 15 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the pieces. Turn only once, and baste occasionally with coconut cream. Cook until browned and tender, and juices run clear.

By Skye

Instant Pot® Keto Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

Instant Pot® Keto Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, chicken broth, water, coconut cream, garlic chile paste, coconut aminos, lime juice, salt, ginger, and basil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Soup/Broth function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the slow-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve soup in bowls and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

By Fioa

Authentic Thai Green Curry

Authentic Thai Green Curry

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook bamboo shoots for 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook curry paste until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add pork, increase heat, and cook until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bamboo shoots, coconut milk, and red bell pepper.
  3. 3 Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Season with sugar and salt; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in lime leaves. Cook for 1 more minute. Season with fish sauce. Stir in Thai basil and serve.

By Toi

Authentic Thai Steak Salad

Authentic Thai Steak Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle pepper and salt onto flank steak.
  2. 2 Cook steak on preheated grill until desired doneness is reached, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  3. 3 Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Mix romaine lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil together in a bowl; spoon about 6 tablespoons lime juice mixture over romaine mixture. Toss to coat.
  5. 5 Cut steak into strips and place strips into remaining lime juice mixture; let sit for steak to marinate, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak on romaine mixture.

By toripf

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add oil, carrots, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add chicken and mix well. Add garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in chicken broth, coconut milk, curry paste, salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add noodles and allow soup to come to a boil again. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let sit just until noodles are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Amy

Crab Fried Rice

Crab Fried Rice

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water and rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until tender. Mix in cooked rice, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until well blended, about 5 minutes. Stir in beaten egg until rice is coated. Increase heat to high and mix in crabmeat, green onions, and cilantro. Cook and stir until crab is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes. Garnish with cucumber and lime slices to serve.

By Karnjana

Spicy Sriracha Meatballs

Spicy Sriracha Meatballs

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place serrano peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  2. 2 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has charred, 5 to 8 minutes. Immediately put peppers in a heatproof bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape the skins off with your fingers, core and seed chile peppers. Dice peppers.
  3. 3 Cut rib-eye steak into thin slices. Chop slices finely. Transfer to a bowl. Add serrano peppers, egg, panko, sriracha sauce, ginger, salt, pepper, and lime zest. Wet your hands and form mixture into ping pong-sized balls.
  4. 4 Coat a saute pan with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and sear both sides evenly, about 4 minutes. Pour in beer and soy sauce. Stir in peanut butter and reduce heat; simmer sauce until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

By artteacher21

Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam Malakor)

Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam Malakor)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place peanuts on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toast in the preheated oven until fragrant and golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Grind peanuts, Thai chiles, garlic, dried shrimp, and sugar in a mortar and pestle, or food processor; stir in lime juice and fish sauce.
  4. 4 Toss papaya, tomatoes, carrot, and green beans with peanut dressing; season with salt and black pepper.

By Ms Tea

Chile Crab

Chile Crab

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine shallots and red chile peppers in a food processor; pulse until a very fine paste forms.
  2. 2 Crack the crab claws and the big legs slightly.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot; add crabs and cook until shells change color and meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer crabs to a plate, reserving oil in the wok.
  4. 4 Reduce heat under wok to medium-low and add chile pepper paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Whisk ketchup, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over garlic-ginger mixture and stir until sauce is well mixed.
  5. 5 Return crab to sauce in the wok; cook and stir for 3 minutes more, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour eggs into wok while continuously stirring to create strands in the sauce. Add water if sauce gets too dry. Remove wok from heat and garnish crabs with cilantro.

By Suhara

Sweet Thai-Style Chicken Bowl

Sweet Thai-Style Chicken Bowl

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 3 cups water, rice, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit until rice is tender, about 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Place chicken breasts in a skillet and add soy sauce and 1 tablespoon water; turn heat to medium-high. Cover skillet and cook chicken, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Cut chicken into cubes.
  3. 3 Combine coconut milk, sugar, and curry powder in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Add mango to curry sauce and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Spoon rice into a bowl and top with sprouts, cashews, cilantro, green onions, and chicken. Drizzle mango curry sauce over chicken.

By live2eat

Dad's Pad Thai

Dad's Pad Thai

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch bean sprouts in the boiling water for approximately 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain well. When the water returns to a boil, add rice noodles. Cook until tender but firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs in a small bowl; add a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, stir together lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and fish sauce.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds. Add pepper flakes and carrots; cook for 1 minute then remove from the wok. Add beaten eggs to the wok and gently scramble. When eggs have set, pour in carrots, sauce, bean sprouts, noodles, peanuts, and green onions; toss together.

By Jenny

Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 On a plate, combine flour, cumin, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to distribute the spices. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, and shake off any excess.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in the hot skillet, and fry for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  3. 3 While the pork chops cook, stir together chicken broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, honey, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  4. 4 Remove pork chops to a serving platter, and keep warm.
  5. 5 Pour peanut sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Pour peanut sauce over chops, and garnish with green onion, bell pepper, peanuts, and cilantro.

By JDOERINGPA

Thai Chicken Thighs

Thai Chicken Thighs

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, green onions, lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, ginger, kosher salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. 2 Combine chicken thighs and cilantro mixture in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight, turning occasionally.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Drain chicken thighs and discard marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5 Add chicken to the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve immediately.

By Cooking44

Thai-Inspired Shrimp Cakes

Thai-Inspired Shrimp Cakes

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Smash and mince the shrimp (don't mince too finely, you'll want some slightly larger pieces for texture).
  2. 2 Dice the carrot lengthwise. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and par-boil the carrot until just barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow to cool enough to handle, and then mince the carrot.
  3. 3 Add minced shrimp, carrot, minced water chestnuts, cilantro, egg white, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, hoisin, sesame oil, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl of an electric stand mixer. With the flat paddle attached, set speed to medium and blend until the mixture really comes together and forms a sticky paste, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet. Form small flat patties with lightly oiled spoons or hands and fry in small batches (don't overcrowd the pan). Cook until golden brown and cooked all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat until all of the shrimp mixture has been used. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Pad Kee Mao

Pad Kee Mao

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place dry rice noodles in a bowl, cover with hot water, and let soak until white and softened, about 1 hour. Drain noodles and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a wok or large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir 2 minced garlic cloves until brown and beginning to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in soaked noodles, 1/2 teaspoon thick soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons sugar. Cook and stir until noodles have absorbed soy sauce and turned brown, about 3 minutes. Remove noodles from the skillet.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the wok over low heat; stir in remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until brown and beginning to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and stir in pork, serrano pepper, basil, 1/2 teaspoon thick soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Cook and stir until pork is no longer pink and the edges of the meat are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Return noodles to the wok and stir in bean sprouts. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 more minutes.

By Deborah B

Thai Tuna Burgers

Thai Tuna Burgers

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, thoroughly mix minced tuna, bread crumbs, green onion, carrot, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, ketchup, soy sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven broiler.
  3. 3 Form tuna mixture into 6 patties, and place in a broiler pan on top oven rack. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomato.

By dakota kelly

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a shallow dish, mix together the coconut milk, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, cilantro, turmeric, curry powder, and white pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. 3 In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, bird's eye chile, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir sauce from time to time. Remove from heat and allow to cool before use.
  4. 4 Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and juices run clear. Brush with sauce before serving. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

By Michelle Chen

Thai Meatballs in a Tomato Coconut Curry Sauce

Thai Meatballs in a Tomato Coconut Curry Sauce

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon grass paste, cilantro, and peanut oil in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  2. 2 Shape pork mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs. (Mixture should yield approximately 34 to 36 meatballs.)
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, giving the pan a shake occasionally. Turn meatballs until brown on all sides and cooked through, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Remove meatballs to a bowl.
  4. 4 In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in curry paste. Cover and simmer over low heat until sauce begins to reduce, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. 5 Process sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in coconut milk and adjust taste by adding additional salt if needed. Return meatballs to sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
  6. 6 Garnish with cilantro if desired.

By France Cevallos

Thai Beef Fried Rice

Thai Beef Fried Rice

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet. Add bell pepper, onion, and green onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add ground beef, sprinkle garlic powder over mixture, and cook for 1 minute longer.
  2. 2 Stir in diced tomato, fish sauce, and soy sauce; saute for 2 minutes. Add rice, mix until combined, and cook until heated through, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and squeeze lime wedged over top.
  3. 3 Pour beaten egg into a separate, small pan and let cook for 30 seconds. Lift the edges of the omelet so that any uncooked egg runs under the cooked edges and comes into contact with the hot skillet. Shake and tilt the skillet to move the uncooked egg. Repeat until the top is set, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide rice into two portions and serve 1/2 of the omelet over each serving.

By Diana71

Authentic Pad Thai Noodles

Authentic Pad Thai Noodles

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak rice vermicelli noodles in a bowl filled with hot water until softened, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil over medium heat in a large wok.
  3. 3 Cook and stir tofu in the wok, turning the pieces until they are golden on all sides.
  4. 4 Remove tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on plate lined with paper towels.
  5. 5 Pour all but 1 tablespoon of used oil from the wok into a small bowl; it will be used again in a later step.
  6. 6 Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
  7. 7 Pour in beaten egg and lightly toss in the hot oil to scramble the egg.
  8. 8 Remove egg from the wok and set aside.
  9. 9 Pour reserved peanut oil in the small bowl back into the wok.
  10. 10 Toss garlic and drained noodles in wok until they are coated with oil.
  11. 11 Stir in vegetable broth, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss and gently push noodles around the pan to coat with sauce.
  12. 12 Gently mix in tofu, scrambled egg, salt, chili flakes, and 3 tablespoons peanuts; toss to mix all ingredients.
  13. 13 Mix in bean sprouts and green onions, reserving about 1 tablespoon of each for garnish. Cook and stir until bean sprouts have softened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  14. 14 Arrange noodles on a warm serving platter and garnish with 3 tablespoons peanuts and reserved bean sprouts and green onions. Place lime wedges around the edges of the platter.

By Julia