Thai Pad Hed

Name: Thai Pad Hed
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Cooked rice noodles', 'amount': '8 oz'}; {'ingredient': 'Thai basil leaves', 'amount': '1 cup, torn'}; {'ingredient': 'Brown sugar', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime juice', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Oyster sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Broccoli florets', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '1 cup, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Bell peppers', 'amount': '1 cup, sliced (mixed colors)'}; {'ingredient': 'Mushrooms', 'amount': '2 cups, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this mouthwatering Thai Pad Hed, a vegetarian stir-fry that brings together an array of colorful vegetables and succulent mushrooms. This dish is a celebration of umami, enhanced by a harmonious blend of fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, all brought to life with a splash of zesty lime juice and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. Traditionally enjoyed as street food, Pad Hed is not just a meal; it’s a delightful culinary adventure that excites the palate and nourishes the body. Serve it with fragrant rice noodles and a sprinkle of fresh Thai basil for a dish that is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Cooked rice noodles (8 oz)
Thai basil leaves (1 cup, torn)
Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
Oyster sauce (2 tablespoons)
Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
Broccoli florets (1 cup)
Carrots (1 cup, julienned)
Bell peppers (1 cup, sliced (mixed colors))
Mushrooms (2 cups, sliced)
Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil, stir-frying for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Introduce the sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, julienned carrots, and broccoli florets to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until well combined, creating your flavorful sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the stir-fried vegetables in the wok and toss to coat them evenly.
Add the torn Thai basil leaves and the cooked rice noodles to the wok. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through and well mixed.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Thai basil if desired, and enjoy this flavorful dish!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 320 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 45g • Protein: 8g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g

Thai Pad Hed

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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