Pad Thai

Darcen and I successfully made Pad Thai today, and I tell ya, we absolutely LOVED it!! So, I decided to share the recipe...enjoy!!

Pad Thai

8 oz. wide rice stick noodles (or any steam fried noodles will do)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup fish juice
3 Tbsp. lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 tsp. hot pepper flakes OR 2 tsp. chopped red chili
2 medium-sized chicken breasts
Olive oil
About 20 shrimp
1 red pepper, diced
2 cups bean sprouts
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
sprigs of fresh coriander

*Optional: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro to add to the mixture.

In a large bowl, soak noodles in warm water for 15 mintues, drain and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk chicken broth, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, ketchup and hot pepper flakes; set aside. Cut chicken into strips.

In a wok, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat and stirfry chicken and shrimp together.

In a large pan/wok, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat and add red pepper. Cook until slightly softened. Stir in noodles for 1 minute, then pour in sauce; stir-fry until noodles are tender. Add chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, cilantro (optional), and half the green onions.

Remove to warm serving platter. Garnish with peanuts, remaining green onions, and sprig of fresh coriander. Enjoy! Serves 4.

*Recipe is adapted from "The Rest of the Best and more" from the Best of Bridge Series.