
Classic Cutlet Pad Thai
This Pad Thai is saucy, a tad spicy, sweet, and salty. Just what you want from a Pad Thai.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
20 min
Total time
35 min
For the Peanut Sauce
- ⅓ c tamari
- ¼ c smooth peanut butter
- 3 TBSP maple syrup
- 2 TBSP rice vinegar
- 1 tsp vegan fish sauce
- ¼-½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
To a small mixing bowl add the tamari, peanut butter, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
For the Classic Cutlet Pad Thai
- 8 ounces Pad Thai rice noodles
- 3 TBSP vegetable oil, divided
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled & minced
- 16 ounces medium cubes Meati™ Classic Cutlet, thawed.
- 2 c bean sprouts
- ½ c (2 medium) green onions, cut on a bias
- Cook rice noodles according to packaged directions. Set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat, warm 1 Tablespoon of the oil. When the oil shimmers, add the eggs. Roughly scramble the eggs until cooked, then transfer to a bowl.
- Place pan back on medium-high heat and warm the remaining 2 TBSP oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cubed cutlets and cook, constantly stirring until golden and cutlets reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add the noodles and peanut sauce, tossing to combine.
- Cook until the noodles are warmed through and have absorbed the sauce, about 1 minute.
- Add the bean sprouts and green onions, toss to combine, then remove from the heat.
For Assembly
- ¼ c roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- ½ c Thai basil, roughly chopped
- 1 lime, quartered
Divide the pad thai between plates. Top with peanuts, basil, and lime slices. Serve warm.
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