
Pad Thai Stir-Fry
A delicious stir-fry recipe using expired frozen Pad Thai, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.
10 minutes
15 minutes
2
Ingredients
- 1 package of expired frozen Pad Thai
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, etc.)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw the expired frozen Pad Thai according to the package instructions.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side.
- Scramble the eggs until cooked through, then mix them with the vegetables.
- Add the thawed Pad Thai noodles to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and lime juice. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Serve the Pad Thai stir-fry immediately and enjoy!