Pad Thai with Pressed Tofu
If you can find pre-sliced pieces of pressed tofu at the market, all the better. It will save so the trouble of slicing the tofu yourself.
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Pad Thai with Shrimp
Using shell-on shrimp ensure that the shrimp stay succulent during the quick-fire cooking that happens in a hot wok. If you prefer shelled shrimp, use them instead—but watch carefully as you cook to be sure they shrimp don’t overcook.
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Pad Thai with Chicken
All the enticing flavors of traditional pad Thai are in this recipe. It also includes quick, stir-fried chicken to up the protein quotient.
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Pad Thai with Cashews
Sweet, tangy and spicy, this pad Thai hits a range of flavors. The cashews replace the traditional peanuts, a great alternative for those with peanut allergies.
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Pad Thai with Chinese Chives
Chinese chives are available in every Asian supermarket. In a pinch, you could use the thinner, more commonly available chives available in most grocery stores.
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Rice Noodles
These warming dishes include crisp Asian salmon with bok choy and rice noodles and lemongrass-barbecued pork with rice-vermicelli salad.