Recipes for Frozen Pad Thai

Safe ways to use frozen pad thai past its expiration date

Pad Thai Stir-Fry

Pad Thai Stir-Fry

A delicious stir-fry recipe using expired frozen Pad Thai, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
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

  1. Thaw the expired frozen Pad Thai according to the package instructions.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side.
  6. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, then mix them with the vegetables.
  7. Add the thawed Pad Thai noodles to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
  8. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and lime juice. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  9. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
  10. Serve the Pad Thai stir-fry immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Frozen Pad Thai Casserole

Frozen Pad Thai Casserole

A comforting casserole made with slightly expired frozen Pad Thai, ensuring food safety and minimizing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups slightly expired frozen Pad Thai
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup frozen vegetables
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the frozen Pad Thai, cooked rice, frozen vegetables, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil, sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
casseroleThai cuisinecomfort food
⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Pad Thai Salad

Pad Thai Salad

A refreshing salad recipe that repurposes expired frozen Pad Thai, ensuring food safety and minimizing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 package of expired frozen Pad Thai
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thaw the expired frozen Pad Thai according to the package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, carrot, cilantro, mint, and chopped peanuts.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) to make the dressing.
  4. Add the thawed Pad Thai noodles to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top.
  5. Toss everything together until well coated and evenly combined.
  6. Let the Pad Thai salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Serve the Pad Thai salad chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Frozen Pad Thai Wraps

Frozen Pad Thai Wraps

A flavorful wrap recipe using slightly expired frozen Pad Thai, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 package of slightly expired frozen Pad Thai
  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup of shredded carrots
  • 1 cup of sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons of hoisin sauce

Instructions

  1. Thaw the frozen Pad Thai according to package instructions.
  2. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  3. Spread 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce onto each tortilla.
  4. Divide the thawed Pad Thai equally onto each tortilla.
  5. Top with shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped peanuts, and cilantro.
  6. Roll up the tortillas tightly and serve immediately.
wrapthai cuisineleftovers
⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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