Easy Pad Thai

YOU NEED:

Ingredients...

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

1 teaspoon Asian chili paste, such as sriracha

3 tablespoons oil

2 or 3 cloves  minced garlic

1 inch piece of shredded ginger

1/2 cup chopped mixed vegetables, like sprouts, carrots, zuchini, red or green peppers

Chicken, fish, shrimp, or tofu

1/4 pound medium-wide rice noodles, boiled and drained

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon white or rice vinegar

Green onion for garnish

Cilantro for garnish

Lime wedges, for garnish

Chopped peanuts, for garnish

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, peanut butter, and chili paste until smooth.

Heat a large wok over medium-high heat, and add canola oil or sesame oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and let cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetables, chicken, or shrimp, and stir-fry until chicken and shrimp are browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss to coat.

Add peanut/spice paste, brown sugar and vinegar and toss to distribute. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

 Serve pad Thai and garnish with with lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Sooooooo good.