Julie Mcmahon
@shinejulie
Pad Thai Salad with Rice Noodles
A refreshing and flavorful Pad Thai Salad featuring rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sauce, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Details
- Cuisine:thai
- Meal Type:lunch
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:19
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time8 min.
- Total time33 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup
- 1 clove
- 4
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste (Optional)
- 1 head, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup, or to taste (Optional)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Pad Thai Salad with Rice Noodles.
Step 1
Begin by soaking the rice noodles in a bowl of hot water for approximately 10 minutes, or until they become tender.
Step 2
Once softened, drain the noodles and set them aside.
Step 3
In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together sugar, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and tamarind concentrate.
Step 4
Allow the mixture to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 6
Add minced garlic and sautรฉ for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until fragrant.
Step 7
Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until they are nearly set, taking about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 8
Next, incorporate the drained noodles into the skillet and pour in half of the prepared sauce.
Step 9
Stir everything together and cook until the noodles are heated through, adding more sauce to taste, for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 10
Sprinkle paprika and chili powder over the noodle mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
Step 11
On a serving platter or in individual bowls, create a bed of chopped lettuce and drizzle with flaxseed oil for a nutritious touch.
Step 12
Top the lettuce with the flavorful noodle mixture and garnish generously with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
Step 13
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Step 14
Enjoy this vibrant dish that brings together a delightful medley of flavors and textures!.