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Spicy Pad Thai Mochi Bake

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🍽️ Recipe Overview

  • Cuisine: Japanese, Thai
  • Dietary: High-Protein, Low-Carb
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Equipment: Oven
  • Time: Quick
  • Serves: 2

👨‍🍳 Chef's Notes

Mochi adds a delightful chewiness to this dish, balancing the flavors of the spicy Pad Thai sauce. Be sure not to overbake the mochi to maintain its unique texture.

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

The combination of mochi and Pad Thai noodles creates a textural contrast that enhances the overall eating experience. Baking the dish allows the flavors to meld together while ensuring the mochi is perfectly cooked.

🧾 Ingredients

  • 200g Mochi (7 oz)
  • 100g Pad Thai Noodles (3.5 oz)
  • 2 tbsp Pad Thai Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mixed Vegetables (bell peppers, onions, bean sprouts)
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish

🔪 Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cut the mochi into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Cook the Pad Thai noodles according to package instructions.
  4. Prepare the mixed vegetables by slicing them into thin strips.
  5. Mix the Pad Thai sauce, soy sauce, and chili flakes in a bowl.

🥘 Cooking Instructions

  1. In an oven-safe dish, layer the cooked Pad Thai noodles, mixed vegetables, and mochi pieces.
  2. Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients, ensuring everything is well coated.
  3. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the mochi is slightly crispy on the edges.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

⏱️ Timing Breakdown

  • Preparation: 15 minutes
  • Cooking: 20 minutes

📊 Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fat: 12g

🔄 Variations & Substitutions

  • For a vegetarian option, swap the Pad Thai sauce with a vegetarian version.
  • Use tofu or tempeh instead of mochi for a different protein source.
  • Customize the vegetables based on your preferences.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Soak the mochi in water for 5 minutes before cutting to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust the level of chili flakes based on your spice preference.
  • Serve the dish hot for the best texture and flavor contrast.

🌡️ Storage Instructions

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Remember to enjoy the unique combination of flavors and textures in this Spicy Pad Thai Mochi Bake!