Faux Thai Pad Thai

• 2 packages Oriental-flavored Ramen Noodles
• 3 cups Cut-up Vegetables, Such As Broccoli Florets, Red Sweet Pepper Strips, Halved Pea Pods, Or Thinly Sliced Carrots
• 1- 1/4 cup Water
• 1/4 cups Peanut Butter
• 1/4 cups Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
• 2 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken
• 1 can 8 0z. Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained
• 1 can 8 0z. Bamboo Shoots, Drained
• 1/4 cups Chopped Peanuts
• 1/4 cups Sliced Green Onions

1. 1.
2. Set aside 1 seasoning packet from noodles to use in recipe; store remaining packet for another use.
3. In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to boil.
4. Break up noodles slightly and add to water along with cut-up vegetables.
5. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
6. Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
7. Drain and return to saucepan.
8. 2.
9. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan whisk together the 1 1/4 cups water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and seasoning packet.
10. Whisk until smooth.
11. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
12. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
13. Add chicken, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots to sauce; heat through.
14. Add to noodle mixture in saucepan.
15. Toss to combine.
16. Top with peanuts and green onions.
17. Serve immediately.
18. Makes four 1 1/4 cup servings.

ramen noodles, vegetables, water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, red pepper, chicken, water chestnuts, shoots, peanuts, green onions

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/faux-thai-pad-thai/ (may not work)