Pad Thai Noodles | How to make authentic pad thai chicken - veg noodles ?

After many days posting a Thai noodle  recipe namely PAD THAI

Pad Thai or phat Thai (Thai: ผัดไทย, RTGS: Phat Thai, ISO p̄hạdịthy,  [pʰàt tʰāj] ( listen), "fried Thai style") is stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly served as a street food and at casual local eateries in Thailand. 

It is made with soaked dried rice noodles, which are stir-fried with eggs and chopped firm tofu, and flavored with tamarind pulp, fish sauce (Thai: Nam pla น้ำปลา), dried shrimp, garlic or shallots, red chili pepper and palm sugar, and served with lime wedges and often chopped roast peanuts.
It may also contain other vegetables like bean sprouts, garlic chives, coriander leaves, pickled radishes or turnips (Thai: Hua Chai Po หัวไชโป๊), and raw banana flowers. 
It may also contain fresh shrimp, crab, chicken or another protein. 

For vegetarian version of pad thai you may substitute soy sauce for the fish sauce and omit the chicken & add veggies of your choice like coloured capsicums ,corns,mushrooms,sprouted moong,cabbage carrot etc




Ingredients

1 packet Thai rice noodles (or enough for 2 people)
8-10 , one inch chopped chicken breast or thigh

Marinade for Chicken:
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chopped lemon grass
1 tbsp red chilli flakes / red chilli paste


Other ingredients
1/4 cup carrots sliced
1/4 cup purpla cabbage sliced
3 cups fresh bean sprouts
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh coriander/cilantro
1/3 cup crushed or roughly chopped peanuts (or other nuts, such as cashews)
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp chopped lemongrass
2-3 garlic cloves chopped
vegetable oil for stir-frying, and wedges of lime

PAD THAI SAUCE:

3/4 Tbsp. tamarind paste dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water or 1/3 cup chicken stock
2 Tbsp. fish sauce, + more to taste (vegetarians can use soya sauce instead of fish sauce)
1-3 tsp. red chili sauce, or substitute 1/2 tsp. or more dried crushed chili or cayenne ( You can substitute with red chilli paste  with 4-5 dry red chillies - deseeded and ground with 1 tbsp water)
to a paste with 1 tbsp water
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper




Method :


1.Boil 8-10 cups water with and 1 tbsp oil. Add noodles to boiling water. Boil for 2 minutes.Remove from heat. Cover the noodles and let them be in hot water for about 5 minutes or till soft. Strain. Rinse in cold water.Drain and keep aside in the strainer for all the water to drain out. Sprinkle 1 tbsp oil on the noodles and spread in a tray.

2.Make the sauce by combining sauce ingredients together in a cup. Stir well to dissolve tamarind and brown sugar, and set aside.

 Note: this may seem like a lot of sugar, but you need it to balance out the sourness of the tamarind - this balance is what makes Pad Thai taste so amazing!

3.Place chicken slices in a small bowl. Stir together the marinade and pour over chicken. Stir well and set aside for atleast 30 minutes.




4.Warm up a kadhai or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 Tbsp ,now stir fry the chicken till done & keep aside


5.In same pan add more oil if required next add garlic and minced chili, if using. Stir-fry until fragrant (30 seconds).


6.Add the bean sprouts ,cabbage ,carrot and and continue frying 1 more minute .Now add the noodles, and pour the Pad Thai sauce over. Using two utensils, use a gentle "lift and turn" method to fry noodles (like tossing a salad). Stir-fry in this way 1-2 minutes. If you find your wok/frying pan too dry, push noodles aside and add a little more oil to the bottom of the pan. now add pad thai sauce & mix well

7.Taste-test for seasoning, adding more fish sauce OR PAD THAI SAUCE until desired flavor is reached . Toss well to incorporate.




8.Lift noodles onto a serving plate. Top with generous amounts of fresh coriander, spring onion, and crushed/chopped nuts. Add fresh lime wedges to squeeze over each portion ENJOY!



Tips :

1.Although today we associate pad Thai sauce with tamarind, you can replace tamarind paste with  a combination of rice vinegar and lime juice. 
Traditionally (several hundred years ago), pad Thai was made in just this way - without tamarind - and versions of this original formula can still be found in various regions of Thailand. This particular recipe was taught to me by a local Thai chef in south-western Thailand, and I have found it to be one of my favorites. Hope you like it too.

2.I had used normal veggie noodles as i was in hurry to make thai noodles

3.You can even add scrambled egg to above recipe

Indian Spicy Chicken recipes|different types of hot marathi chicken dish variety

Presenting a collection of different types of chicken recipes from my site annapurna ( www.chatpatkhana.com) which includes marathi chicken recipes ,chinese ,international & also from different states of india

I mostly make chicken dishes on non veg days in my house ie (friday,wednesday & sunday)

Indian cuisine is popularly known for its spicy and tangy taste.  Chicken  recipes serve as an important part of the Indian non vegetarian cuisine.

Right from the North of India to the South, there are various ways of cooking chicken.each state in india has its specilaity

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Pls click on individual chicken recipe name (link) for detail step by step method


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MAHARASHTRIAN CHICKEN RASSA
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HYDERABADI DUM CHICKEN BIRYANI
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PALAK CHICKEN
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Schezwan Chicken Hakka Noodles Recipe
Prepare the schezwan Chicken hakka noodles with boiled noodles stir fried with vegetables,fried chicken and tossed with a delectable mix of Chinese sauces.




Schezwan chicken dry recipe| Schezwan chicken gravy recipe
it is a popular indo chinese food which is served as an appetizer or as a gravy made with spicy schezwan sauce



 Schezwan chicken fried rice recipe
Schezwan sauce has tremendous flavor when added to the Chinese rice, noodles ,chicken and soups it gives unique taste .it is a popular indo chinese food which is served  made with spicy schezwan sauce

 

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Pressure cooker chicken biryani

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Pad Thai Chicken Noodles

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Hyderabadi Shahi chicken white korma

A mughlai chicken korma recipe which is truly royal ,fragrant rich & yes also delicious

Chicken Hariyali Tikka 

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Murgh Malai Kabab 

The Murg malai kababs are a great party dish and would be truly enjoyed by one and all.Unlike the Tandoori chicken or chicken tikka which makes a regular appearance in most of the Indian restaurants, Murg Malai kabab is little different and is served in its natural lightly Whitish brown golden color.

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Lemongrass |Gavati Chaha | paticha chaha| lemongrass recipes

 Need something to calm and soothe your soul? Try making a ginger lemongrass tea, a herbal tea famously served in tropical spa before and after treatment. The aroma of both ginger and lemongrass is truly rejuvenating and relaxing

Few reasons to drink this wonderful herbal tea.From its calming effects to its positive digestive benefits to its acne prevention and its natural cold and cough reliever, this is an herbal tea that all can benefit from

 

 A healthy way to start  your day. I Had been drinking this tea since childhood .Got a big bunch of lemon grass aka paticha chaha or gavti chaha in marathi from total mall last week & made this one which is a regular recipe in my kitchen since then.

Lemongrass grows wild in Southeast Asia and Africa. The native people of these countries have been using it for its medicinal purposes since ancient times. Due to its health benefits, this plant has become very popular in the western hemisphere in modern days

Lemongrass is a stalky plant with a lemony scent that grows in many tropical climates, most notably in Southeast-Asia



Lemon grass is also known as Gavati Chaha (गवती चहा) in the Marathi language (Gavat=grass; Chaha=tea), and is used as an addition to tea, and in preparations like 'kadha,' which is a traditional herbal 'soup' used against coughs, colds, etc.

It has medicinal properties and is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine. It is supposed to help with relieving cough and nasal congestion. In Kerala, lemon grass is steeped as an herbal tea called "Chukku Kaapi", literally "dried ginger coffee"

Cymbopogon (lemongrass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, (of which the type species is Cymbopogon citratus [a natural and soft tea Anxiolytic]) native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania.

It is a tall perennial grass. Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass,cha de Dartigalongue, fever grass, tanglad, hierba Luisa or gavati chaha amongst many others.Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grows to about 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) and has red base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitos) in insect sprays and candles, and also in aromatherapy, which is famous in Bintan Island, Indonesia.
uses.

Lemongrass is native to India and tropical Asia. It is widely used as a herb in Asian cuisine. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. Lemongrass is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, beef, and seafood. It is often used as a tea ,pesticide & insect repellant.

Lemon Grass Oil, used as a pesticide and preservative, is put on the ancient palm-leaf manuscripts found in India as a preservative.Despite its ability to repel insects, its oil is commonly utilized as a "lure" to attract honey bees

 

 One good news you can grow lemongrasss in your home too pls check this post for how to grow lemongrass in your balcony ?

 

A common ingredient in Thai cooking, lemongrass provides a zesty lemon flavor and aroma to many Thai dishes. Lemon juice (or lime) may be substituted for lemongrass in a pinch, but citrus fruits will not be able to fully replicate its particular qualities.



HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON GRASS

1. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.
2.  Some people apply lemongrass and its essential oil directly to the skin for headache, stomachache, abdominal pain, and muscle pain.
3.  By inhalation, the essential oil of lemongrass is used as aromatherapy for muscle pain.
4.  In food and beverages, lemongrass is used as a flavoring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as “lemon” flavoring in herbal teas.
5.  In manufacturing, lemongrass is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Lemongrass is also used in making vitamin A and natural citral.
6.  If suffering from insomnia, a cup before bedtime causes relaxation and promotes a restful night of sleep.
7. . Drinking a cup after a large meal will take away that full feeling and will aid in digesting the food just consumed along with helping to remove unhealthy food additives, chemicals and excess fats.
8. It also aids in the relief of constipation, keeping the bowels working properly and removing toxins to keep the body healthy and energetic. Acting as a natural diuretic it is known to keep the kidneys and bladder working properly. Its powerful antioxidant benefits help to keep the liver and pancreas healthy and it is also known to help keep cholesterol levels normal.
9. People of ancient times knew the benefits of Lemongrass when suffering with coughs and colds. Drinking this tea helps relieve those symptoms as well without having to use store bought products that can sometimes have side-effects.
10. This tea is also a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. If drank regularly, studies have shown that it helps prevent the outbreak of acne and keeps the skin healthy due to its anti-bacterial effects. It can also relieve aches and pains and helps to reduce fever
11. If suffering from anxiety or nervousness Lemongrass tea can help reduce these symptoms

How does it work?
Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. Lemongrass also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain, reduce fever, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties.

If you are a lemon grass fan like me then you can check Few lemongrass recipes

Red thai curry with chicken and mushrooms

Vegetarian  Green Thai Curry

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Yellow thai curry | Yellow Vegetable Thai curry


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Lemongrass tea

  

Yellow Thai Vegetable curry

A mild Thai vegtarian curry that combines coconut milk, yellow thai curry paste and different veggies  for a rich, flavorful sauce.

 Yellow curry contains traditional Thai spices and herbs such as lemongrass and galangal (Thai ginger) and gets a bit of heat from red chili peppers.

 The use of cumin and turmeric distinguishes yellow curry from other Thai curries.


Thai yellow curry paste is so versatile, you'll want to try it with a
variety of meat, seafood, noodle and soup recipes.

This fragrant yellow curry paste makes Thai food easy to cook, and quick as well, especially if you make the paste ahead of time and keep it on hand in the refrigerator.


Ingredients :

1 recipe quantity yellow curry paste (click here for recipe)
4 tbsp oil
1 inch ginger peeled & sliced thinly
2 tbsp roasted peanuts crushed roughly
2 vegetable soup cubes - crushed to powder
2 1/2 cup ready made coconut milk
1/2 - 1 cup water (optional)
5-6 lemon leaves (nimbu ke patte)
1 tbsp finely chopped lemon grass ( use only stem)
15 whole basil leaves or chopped cilantro
1 tsp  sugar

yellow curry paste

coconut milk

Vegetables

8 medium florets of brocolli
5-6 baby corn cut lengthwise
1/2 red yellow green capsicum cut into cubes
1/4 cup mushrooms




Method :

1. heat 4 tbsp oil in wok .add yellow curry paste . Fry for 3-4 minutes on low heat .

2. Add ginger ,peanuts ,soup cubes & vegetables .Mix well for 2 minutes.




3.Add coconut milk ,lemon leaves,chopped lemon grass,basil leaves & sugar.Add water to adjust consistency .Give 2-3 boils.





4. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles .