Easy pad thai

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
ounceWide rice noodles [227g]
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
6ouncesLean ground pork
1Sweet red pepper, chopped
3Garlic cloves, minced
¼teaspoonHot pepper flakes
6ouncesRaw shrimp, peel, devein
cupChicken stock
3tablespoonsFish sauce
2tablespoonsGranulated sugar
2tablespoonsLime juice
2tablespoonsKetchup
1Egg, beaten
2cupsBean sprouts
2Green onions, chopped
¼cupFresh coriander, chopped
2tablespoonsPeanuts, chopped
2Limes, cut in wedges

Directions

Soak noodles in warm water for 15 minutes; drain and set aside.

In large wok or deep skillet, heat oil over high heat; sir-fry pork, red pepper, garlic and hot pepper flakes for 2 minutes. Add shrimp; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in stock, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and ketchup; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add noodles; toss. Drizzle in egg, tossing until egg is set. Add bean sprouts; toss. Sprinkle with onions, coriander and peanuts. Garnish with lime.

Makes 4 servings for $9.70CDN [Sep 94] Per serving: about 510 calories, 25 g protein, 18 g fat, 62 g carbohydrate good source iron.

Source: Canadian Living magazine, Sep 94 Presented in article by Elizabeth Baird: "Great Pastabilities" [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@...