Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
300 g

Chicken thigh

into strips

180 g

Rice noodle

cooked

0.75 cup

Spring onion

sliced diagonally

100 g

Bean sprouts

0.33 cup

Peanuts

rough chopped, toasted

0.33 cup

Sweet chilli sauce

1 tbsp

Fish suace

1.5 tbsp

Lemon juice

1 unit

Lemon zest

Zest of 1/2 a lemon

1 tbsp

Tamarind puree

2 tbsp

Peanut butter

1 tbsp

Chilli

Chopped

2 unit

Eggs

whisked

0.5 cup

Mint

chopped

1 tbsp

Peanut oil

for cooking

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Combine sweet chilli sauce, tamarind puree, lemon juice and zest, peanut butter, and fish sauce in a jar; shake well.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat peanut oil in a wok over high heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Fry chicken and chopped chilli in the wok until lightly browned.

Step 4
~3 min

Add whisked eggs to the wok and stir constantly until scrambled with the chicken.

Step 5
~3 min

Reduce heat to medium.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour the sauce into the wok and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring well.

Step 7
~3 min

Add cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts, chopped mint, sliced spring onions, and toasted peanuts to the wok.

Step 8
~3 min

Mix well and heat through.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve with a slice of lemon.

Step 10
~3 min

Garnish with mint, spring onion, and sliced chilli (optional).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chilli to your spice preference.

Don't overcook the noodles, or they will become mushy.

Toast the peanuts for a more intense flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot

Garnish with extra peanuts and spring onions

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Tom Yum soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

A popular street food dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thai New Year (Songkran)

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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