Gluten-Free Thai Flat Noodle Stir Fry – Pad Thai

Ingredients:

8 oz gluten-free flat rice noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup sliced chicken, shrimp, or tofu (choose based on your preference)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup bean sprouts
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup crushed unsalted peanuts
Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
For the Pad Thai Sauce:

3 tablespoons gluten-free fish sauce
2 tablespoons gluten-free tamarind paste
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 teaspoon gluten-free chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)

Instructions:

Preparing the Pad Thai Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free fish sauce, gluten-free tamarind paste, honey or brown sugar, and gluten-free chili powder until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
Cooking the Rice Noodles:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove it from heat and add the gluten-free flat rice noodles. Let them soak for 6-8 minutes or until they are soft but still slightly firm (they will continue cooking when stir-fried).

Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Toss them with a little oil to prevent sticking and set aside.

Stir-Frying the Pad Thai:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the sliced chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the skillet and cook until they are cooked through and browned.

Push the cooked meat or tofu to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten egg into the other side. Scramble the egg until it's fully cooked.

Add the cooked gluten-free flat rice noodles to the skillet and pour the prepared Pad Thai sauce over them. Toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Add the bean sprouts and chopped green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the bean sprouts are slightly tender.

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the Pad Thai with crushed unsalted peanuts. You can also serve it with lime wedges for squeezing over the noodles, if desired.

Serve your gluten-free Thai Flat Noodle Stir Fry – Pad Thai hot and enjoy the sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors of this classic Thai dish!