Pad thai (6)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupVegetable oil
6Garlic cloves finely chopped
1cupSmall cooked shrimp
1tablespoonSugar
3tablespoonsFish sauce
1tablespoonDried shrimp powder
2tablespoonsPeanuts, coarsely ground
½teaspoonDried red chili flakes
tablespoonKetchup
2Eggs; beaten
¾poundsRice vermicelli soaked in hot water for 15 mins. and drained
1cupBean sprouts
2Green onions; finely chopped
2tablespoonsCoriander leaves; chopped
2Limes; sliced into rings

Directions

GARNISH

Heat oil in a wok and fry garlic until golden. Quickly add the shrimp and stir fry until heated through. Add the sugar, fish sauce and ketchup and stir until sugar dissolves. Add the beaten eggs, letting them set slightly, then stir to scramble. Add the noodles and toss and stir for about 2 mins. Reserving about 4 Tbls. of bean sprouts, add the remainder to the wok. Stir over heat until the bean sprouts are barely cooked. Turn the Pad Thai onto a platter, placing the reserved, raw bean sprouts on one side.

Presentation:

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Sprinkle the noodles with the garnish ingredients in the following order: shrimp powder, peanuts, chili flakes, green onions, coriander leaves. Ring the platter with the lime slices and serve.

Source: The Original Thai Cookbook by Jennifer Brennan From: jjmcrack@... (Jim Mason)