Recipe
Lazy Pad Thai
A fast, no-frills pad thai cooked in one pan with tamarind, fish sauce, tender chicken, and soft rice noodles.
Method
Prepare the Noodles
- 01Soak the rice noodles in warm tap water for about 10 minutes, or until ready to add to the pan.
Cook the Ingredients
- 02Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the neutral oil.
- 03Add the chicken and sear lightly.
- 04Scramble the eggs in the pan and cook until just done.
- 05Add the garlic, scallion whites, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar.
Add Noodles and Finish
- 06Drain the rice noodles and add them to the pan along with the water.
- 07Toss continuously while the liquid reduces and the noodles absorb the sauce.
- 08Add the scallions and bean sprouts if using, and toss to combine.
- 09Finish with crushed peanuts and serve with lime wedges.
Chef's note
- Tamarind provides the signature sour note and should not be skipped.
- The noodles should look slightly underdone before finishing, as they continue to soften in the pan.
- Adding vegetables at the end keeps the texture fresh and prevents watering down the sauce.
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