Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

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Shrimp Pad Thai
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Directions:

  1. Rice Noodles:.
  2. Place wide rice noodles in a bowl and pour in enough very warm (110°F) water to totally submerge the noodles; soak until they’re pliable but still rather firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Drain thoroughly and keep in bowl, tightly covred with plastic wrap.
  4. Sauce (Can be made up to one day in advance; store in refrigerator):.
  5. Pour boiling water into a bowl and add tamarind, stir and mash gently for 3 minutes to soften.
  6. Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids; discard solids.
  7. Combine fish sauce, tamarind mixture, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt in a small saucepan and heat over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved; 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and set aside.
  9. Pad Thai:.
  10. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
  11. Add eggs and scramble until just cooked through, about 1 minute.
  12. Transfer eggs to a bowl and tear into small pieces.
  13. Heat remaining oil in wok over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke.
  14. Add garlic and shallots and stir-fry until just beginningto brown, about 1 minute.
  15. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add optional tofu and stir-fry until shrimp is just cooked through,about 2 minutes.
  16. Transfer shrimp to bowl with eggs.
  17. Heat wok over moderately high heat until hot.
  18. Add tamarind sauce and bring to a boil.
  19. Add drained rice noodles and stir-fry until tender and excess sauce is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  20. Add egg and shrimp mixture, 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts, scallions, 2 tablespoon peanuts and red pepper flakes and toss well.
  21. Place Pad Thai on a platter and top with remaining 1 cup bean sprouts and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons peanuts.
  22. Serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 503.71 Kcal (2109 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.86g 43%
Cholesterol 83.92mg 28%
Sodium 1284.59mg 54%
Potassium 379.78mg 8%
Total Carbs 42.36g 14%
Sugars 13.05g 52%
Dietary Fiber 6.47g 26%
Protein 27.88g 56%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 24%
Iron 6mg 34%
Calcium 213.1mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.6 Kcal (781 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.32g 43%
Cholesterol 31.09mg 28%
Sodium 475.88mg 54%
Potassium 140.69mg 8%
Total Carbs 15.69g 14%
Sugars 4.84g 52%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 26%
Protein 10.33g 56%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 24%
Iron 2.2mg 34%
Calcium 78.9mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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