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Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

By Darlene Schmidt, About.com

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Stir-Fry the Noodles.

"Tossing" the Noodles

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Using two spatulas, wooden spoons, or other utensils, quickly stir-fry the noodles. Use a "lift and turn" method (almost as though you were tossing a salad) instead of the usual stir-frying motion, or the noodles with break apart.

After frying the noodles in this way for 1-2 minutes, add the bean sprouts plus about 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (sprinkle the black pepper over). Continue "tossing" for 1 more minute, or until noodles are done.

When done, the noodles will taste soft but still chewy ("al dente") and a little sticky. At this point, you can add more fish sauce if you don't find the noodles salty enough (I usually add about 1 more Tbsp.).

Note: Do not add any more liquid (other than fish or chili sauce) as you finish stir-frying, or your noodles will become "mushy". If your wok/frying pan is too dry, push noodles aside and add 1-2 Tbsp. oil, then continue cooking the noodles until done.

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