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Thai Kitchen Noodle Cart Pad Thai Instant Rice Noodles
By: | Sep 4, 2009
(Photo Credit: mahr)
One of Thailand's national dishes, Pad Thai typically consists of rice noodles stir fried with a combination of eggs, another protein (shrimp, tofu, or chicken), peanuts, fish sauce, chili pepper, bean sprouts, and lime--along with any number of other ingredient [Source: (The Hungry Mouse) How to Make Pad Thai].
I was feeling for some Pad Thai recently, and decided to make it myself using Thai Kitchen Noodle Cart Pad Thai Instant Rice Noodles. First thing you should be aware of when working with this is to be sure to have something to cut with because there is no easy-tear notch on the noodle packaging, but other than that, the container has everything you'll need for your meal: rice noodles, seasoning packet, oil, plastic fork, and a very convenient plastic lid. The noodles can be prepared by microwaving or by soaking in boiling water with the lid. Afterwards, just tilt the whole container so that the water can drain from the notches on the corners of the lid; the design is pretty nifty!
The seasoning packet is large so I didn't need to use it all. Pad Thai is supposed to have a bit of kick to it, but the savory sauce included was more sweet than spicy. There is also an oil packet, but I found that the noodles were fine without it. Though it wasn't what I as spicy as I was expecting, it was still quite good. Way better than Ramen - I even hate to compare the two. My suggestion is to use this as a base and add lots of vegetables.
Each Thai Kitchen Noodle Cart Pad Thai Instant Rice Noodles package provides 230 calories and 2.5 grams of fat (4% of the daily value), including 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 470 milligrams of sodium (20% DV), 4 grams of protein and 49 grams of carbohydrates including 1 gram of dietary fiber and 11 grams of sugar.
A 2.25 ounce package normally costs $2.09 at Target and Amazon.com
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That looks absolutely yummy! I have never tried it but then again, I haven't tried any Thai food. Ha ha
And the sodium isn't too bad especially when so many other similar quick meals are much higher.
Tried to put a message on the giveaway post but kept getting an error. Here's what I posted there:
I just went to their website and boy do they have a nice variety. My uncle has celiac disease and when I saw they had gluten free products, I was excited. Wonder if he knows? I'm sure he does!
That sounds really good, and I'm impressed with the low calorie count for a dish I'd normally consider a splurge.
this looks delicious! who would have thought it came out of a box!
This is a great as is or for a meal starter - add some frozen stir fry veggies and chicken breast.
Oh, Thai Noodle Carts make me sooo happy!
- They come in a perfect portion, not too big or too small
- They don't pull any of that bullshit 2-servings per package
- Lower sodium
- Very good taste
- Allows one to indulge in Thai noodle dishes without a caloric warhead going off
This looks yummy. I think I would bulk it up with tons of bean sprouts. I love the raw and fresh crunch it adds to pad thai.
Love how it is built in portion control. Thai food is way too easy to overdose on.
I've had these before. It might not have been spicy when you had it because I'm pretty sure it's the oil that is spicy.