Thai roasted chili paste combines the kick of chili paste with a smoky flavor. It can be found in most Asian markets. If it is unavailable, chili paste with garlic or Sriracha is a good substitute.
Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups) Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles) 2 cups shredded napa (Chinese) cabbage 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced seeded cucumber 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices Simply Roasted Pork (about 9 ounces) 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips 3/4 cup finely shredded carrot 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1 serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted red chili paste (such as Thai Kitchen) 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation Pour boiling water overnoodles; let stand 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain. Snip noodles with kitchen shears. Combine noodles, cabbage, and next 8 ingredients (through serrano) in a large bowl, tossing gently. Combine green onions and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Pour green onion mixture over cabbage mixture; toss gently to coat.
Nutritional Information Calories:231 (22% from fat) Fat:5.7g (sat 1.3g,mono 2.5g,poly 1.4g) Protein:11g Carbohydrate:34.3g Fiber:3.2g Cholesterol:26mg Iron:1mg Sodium:861mg Calcium:61mg
Ingredients 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk 1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth 6 quarter-size slices fresh ginger 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in 1-in. pieces 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-in. chunks 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Thai chili paste 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, broth, ginger, and lemongrass and bring to boil over high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili paste. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is firm and opaque, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard lemongrass. Garnish servings with basil and cilantro.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.
Nutritional Information Calories:357 (63% from fat) Protein:29g Fat:25g (sat 19) Carbohydrate:7.2g Fiber:0.5g Sodium:484mg Cholesterol:79mg
Ingredients: 2/3 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon chopped seeded serrano chile 1/2 pound wide rice stick noodles (bánh pho) 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 (12.3-ounce) package extrafirm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups fresh bean sprouts 3/4 cup diagonally cut green onions 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts 6 lime wedges
Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients; set aside.
Cook noodles in boiling water 5 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu; cook 7 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
Combine egg whites and egg, stirring well with a whisk.
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and sauté for 10 seconds. Add egg mixture, and cook for 30 seconds or until soft-scrambled, stirring constantly. Stir in chili sauce mixture and noodles; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tofu, bean sprouts, onions, and 1/4 cup cilantro, and cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro and peanuts evenly over each serving of noodle mixture. Serve with lime wedges.
Like other Southeast Asian countries, Thai food prides itself on ingredients that hit the tastebuds in full force. A mixture of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors are blended together to create fragrant dishes many enjoy. You can learn how to cook Thai food at home by yourself from many popular Thai recipes in our blog. Let's do it and enjoy the great foods now! Thai cooking@home by cooking lover
