# Pad thai (from Marion Grasby)

Video: [Marion’s Traditional Pad Thai - Marion's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U) by [Marion Grasby](https://www.youtube.com/@mariongrasby).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.39 per serving, ~$8.78 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.61* per serving (76%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pad thai plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 packet rice stick noodles
- 1 bunch garlic chives
- 2 eggs
- sliced chicken chicken breast
- a handful dried shrimp
- diced firm tofu firm tofu
- 1 packet Pad Thai sauce
- a handful bean shoots
- 1 packet peanuts
- to taste chilli powder
- for garnish spring onion
- 1 lime (wedges) lime

## Steps

1. [0:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=11s) Boil the rice stick noodles in water for 7 to 8 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. [0:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=17s) Chop the garlic chives into short segments.
3. [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=21s) Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
4. [0:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=25s) Stir-fry the thinly sliced chicken in a hot wok with oil.
5. [0:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=38s) Add the dried shrimp and diced firm tofu to the chicken, mixing well.
6. [0:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=55s) Push the ingredients to the side of the wok, pour in the beaten eggs, scramble them, and then combine with the rest of the ingredients.
7. [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=118s) Add the cooked noodles and pour the Pad Thai sauce over them, tossing everything together.
8. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=143s) Stir in the fresh garlic chives and bean shoots, cooking briefly.
9. [2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuqx9fCt7U&t=158s) Plate the Pad Thai and garnish with chopped peanuts, chilli powder, spring onion, and lime wedges.

## Equipment

- wok
- strainer
- knife
- cutting board
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient measurements (as a pre-packaged cooking kit was used)
- Number of servings
- Total preparation and cooking time
- Heat level used for stir-frying

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