Pad Thai
"This simple home-style noodle dish made with chicken and shrimp is quick and easy to prepare. The right noodle is essential. Look in Asian markets and well-stocked food stores for the flat ribbon-shaped noodle called sen lek in Thai. They are 1/8 inch wide and made with rice flour...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 lb. dried rice ribbon noodles
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2 Tbs. vegetable oil, or as needed
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1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half, about 1/4 lb., cut into strips 1/8 inch thick
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1/4 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup minced shallot or yellow onion
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3 Tbs. tomato ketchup or tomato paste
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2 Tbs. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Thai fish sauce
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2 Tbs. lime juice or rice vinegar
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1 Tbs. sugar
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1 egg
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Large pinch of red pepper flakes
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4 Tbs. chicken stock
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1/2 lb. mung bean sprouts
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6 green onions, including tender green portions, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 carrot, peeled and julienned
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1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
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