Authentic Rad Na Recipe (Thai Gravy Noodles with Chicken)

Rad Na is a deeply comforting Thai street food classic. Known for its thick, savory, and slightly sweet gravy, it is generously poured over your choice of noodles and tender meat. It is a mellow dish that appeals to everyone, and it relies heavily on a flavorful, rich chicken stock.

In this recipe, we will teach you how to make a Homemade Chicken Stock from scratch, and give you the choice between two popular noodle styles: fresh wide rice noodles or deep-fried crispy yellow egg noodles!

Ingredients

🍲 For the Homemade Chicken Stock:

• Chicken thigh bones

• Water 1 liter

• Salt - 1/2 tsp

• Fish sauce 1 tbsp

• Sugar - 1 tsp

• Seasoning powder - 1/2 tsp (optional)

🍜 For the Noodles & Gravy (Serves 2):

Choose Your Noodles (either one or both):

• Yellow egg noodles (deep-fried until crispy)

• OR Fresh wide rice noodles (stir-fried in a little oil until fragrant)

Chicken & Vegetables:

• Chicken thigh meat (sliced) 200 g

• Baby corn 40 g, sliced

• Carrot 40 g, sliced

• Chinese kale or broccoli 80 g

• Garlic 3 cloves, chopped

Gravy Seasoning:

• Oyster sauce 1 tbsp

• Soy sauce 1 tbsp

• Fish sauce 1 tsp

• Sugar 1 tsp

• White pepper - 1/2 tsp

• Chicken stock 2-2 1/2 cups (from the homemade stock recipe)

• Tapioca flour 1 1/2 tbsp (mixed with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry)

Optional Toppings for Serving:

• Chili flakes, Ground peanuts, Pickled chili in vinegar, Lime wedges

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Making the Homemade Chicken Stock

1. Place chicken thigh bones in a pot with 1 liter of water.

2. Add salt, fish sauce, sugar, and seasoning powder.

3. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, until fragrant and flavorful.

4. Strain the broth and set it aside.

Part 2: Prepare the Noodles

1. For crispy yellow noodles: Heat oil over medium heat. Deep-fry the yellow noodles until crispy and golden. Drain well on paper towels.

2. For fresh wide rice noodles: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Stir-fry the noodles until fragrant. Set aside.

Part 3: Make the Gravy

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Add the chopped garlic and stir until fragrant.

2. Add the sliced chicken thigh and cook until the outside turns white.

3. Add the sliced carrot, baby corn, and Chinese kale. Stir for 1 minute.

4. Add the homemade chicken stock and bring to a boil.

5. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper.

6. Slowly add the tapioca flour slurry while stirring continuously until the gravy thickens.

7. Remove from heat.

Part 4: Serving

1. Place your choice of crispy yellow noodles or stir-fried wide rice noodles in a bowl.

2. Pour the hot gravy and chicken generously over the noodles.

3. Serve immediately with optional toppings like chili flakes, ground peanuts, or pickled chili in vinegar!

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