Thailand is famous for its food culture and the incorporation of salty, sweet, bitter, sour and spicy into all of its dishes. This unique combination of flavors makes Thai food so multi-dimensional and delicious and is the perfect addition to your recipe box. Thai Stir Fried Noodles is one of the staple dishes from this region and it is extremely easy to make at home!
Thai Stir-fried Noodles
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A Taste Of Thailand
Thai stir-fried noodles actually have roots in Chinese cuisine. It is thought that Chinese trader brought the dish to Thailand’s old capital Ayutthaya. Although Bangkok is the capital of Thailand today, you can still visit the old capital and get traditional stir-fried noodles while wandering around the ancient ruins.
If a plane ticket is not in your future, don’t worry! You can still make an authentic version at home from ingredients you can find right at your local supermarket.
The Ingredients You Will Need
The first thing you will need is a good wok. Frying pans will not work for making Thai stir-fried noodles. For the true taste, invest in wok. You will be able to use it for any number of additional delicious recipes so it is a great piece for your kitchen.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Serves: 2 – 3
Ingredients:
- 16 oz rice noodles
- 2 or 3 cloves of garlic depending on your taste
- 1 shallot or small onion
- Meat of your choice- if you are vegetarian you can substitute tofu or just load up on additional veggies
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar (do not use white sugar)
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons of fish sauce (available in the international aisle of your supermarket)
- The juice of one lime
- Vegetables of your choice
- Bean sprouts
To make it really authentic, add the following:
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- Fresh cilantro
- Ground peanuts
Do not be put off by the smell of fish sauce. Your final dish won’t have that fishy flavor.
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles according to the package and set aside.
- Heat your oil and add garlic, onion, oyster sauce and your meat (if you’re using it). Cook your meat all the way through.
- Throw in your eggs and mix everything together.
- Add the noodles, all additional ingredients except for the cilantro and lime juice and cook together until the vegetables are done but still crispy.
- Transfer your noodle mixture to a bowl and garnish liberally with cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime.
Thai Stir-fried Noodles
Thai Stir Fried Noodles is one of the staple dishes from this region and it is extremely easy to make at home!
Ingredients
- 16 oz rice noodles
- 2 or 3 cloves of garlic depending on your taste
- 1 shallot or small onion
- Meat of your choice- if you are vegetarian you can substitute tofu or just load up on additional veggies
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar, do not use white sugar
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, available in the international aisle of your supermarket
- The juice of one lime
- Vegetables of your choice
- Bean sprouts
- To make it really authentic, add the following:
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- Fresh cilantro
- Ground peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package and set aside.
- Heat your oil and add garlic, onion, oyster sauce and your meat (if you're using it). Cook your meat all the way through.
- Throw in your eggs and mix everything together.
- Add the noodles, all additional ingredients except for the cilantro and lime juice and cook together until the vegetables are done but still crispy.
- Transfer your noodle mixture to a bowl and garnish liberally with cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Serving Suggestions And Accompaniments
Your stir-fried noodles will be delicious as is, but if you are looking for a traditional experience feel free to sprinkle on some dried or fresh chilis or even another dash of fish sauce. Add extra peanuts on top for a satisfying crunch and enjoy your taste of the far East!
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