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Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

By Darlene Schmidt, About.com

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Check the Noodles.

Checking the Noodles

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Check the noodles by picking out a few strands with your fingers. The noodles should have turned from translucent ("see through") to opaque (pure white). The ones shown in the picture are nearly ready, but require about 5 more minutes.

Another way to see if noodles are done soaking is to check the texture. They should be soft enough to eat, but still firm (firmer than "al dente"). Remember: the noodles still have to be fried, so don't over-soak them, or they will turn out "mushy" instead of chewy.

I find about 20 minutes of soaking time is enough. Drain and run through with cold water to keep them from sticking. Reserve.

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