Thai Rice Noodles
Description
This vibrant Thai rice noodle dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors in every bite. The base consists of tender rice noodles stir-fried with aromatic garlic, plump shrimp, and lean ground pork. A homemade sauce featuring tamarind, fish sauce, and a hint of chili brings depth and complexity, while fresh bean sprouts and scallions add a satisfying crunch. Topped with crunchy peanuts and served alongside crisp cucumber and lemon wedges, this meal is both refreshing and hearty.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak the dried rice noodles in hot water for 20 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable.
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Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the chopped shrimp and ground pork to the wok, stir-frying until the meat is lightly browned and cooked through.
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Stir in the sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and hot chili sauce, cooking briefly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
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Pour in the beaten eggs, allowing them to set slightly before stirring to scramble them gently into the meat mixture.
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Add the drained rice noodles to the wok and toss with the meat and egg mixture for about 2 minutes to heat through.
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Push the noodle mixture to the side of the wok, creating an empty space in the center.
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Pour the tamarind sauce into the empty space and let it sizzle and reduce for about 1 minute.
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Add the bean sprouts, sliced scallions, and preserved radish to the wok.
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Stir-fry the vegetables for about 1 minute, just until the bean sprouts are slightly tender but still crisp.
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Combine the noodles with the tamarind sauce and vegetables, tossing everything together until evenly mixed and heated.
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Transfer the noodle mixture to a serving dish.
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Sprinkle the coarsely ground peanuts and additional scallions over the top.
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Seed the cucumber and slice it lengthwise into wedges.
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Arrange the cucumber and lemon wedges on the side of the plate for serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 135kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.3g10%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 21mg8%
- Sodium 564mg24%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.3g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 5.5g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.