Broccoli Pad Thai

Broccoli Pad Thai
America's Test Kitchen 30 Minute Suppers
Winter 2010

Ingredients

8 ounces rice sticks noodles
2C broccoli florets
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4C water
1/4C fish sauce
1/4C lime juice
1/4C packed dark brown sugar
2 tsp Asian chili-garlic sauce
1C bean sprouts
1/4C chopped cilantro


Directions

1. Cover noodles with boiling water in large bowl and soak until softened but not fully tender, about 20 minutes. Drain noodles.

2. Meanwhile, place broccoli in large bowl and microwave, covered, until bright green and nearly tender, 3-6 minutes.

3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook eggs, stirring vigorously, until scrambled, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate.

4. Add water, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili-garlic sauce, and softened noodles to empty pan and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add bean sprouts, cilantro, broccoli, and egg and continue to cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are fully tender, about 2 minutes. Serve.