Pad thai vmxv03a

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesRice Vermicelli
3tablespoonsOil
3eachesGarlic cloves -- minced
¼cupDried Shrimp
¼cupFish sauce
¼cupSugar
2tablespoonsTamarind juic (Lemon or
Lime
May be substituted)
1tablespoonPaprika
½cupFried tofu
2tablespoonsDried, unsalted turnip
Cut into small pieces
1eachEgg -- beaten
¼cupChives -- cut in 1 in lgths
¼cupGround roasted peanuts
1cupBean sprouts
½cupBean sprouts
½cupChopped chives
½eachLime -- cut in wedges

Directions

GARNISH:

Soak noodles in cold water for 2 hours, until soft. Drain and set aside.Heat a large skillet until hot, then add oil. Add the garlic and dried shrimp and stirfry. Add the noodles and stirfry until translucent. It may be necessary to reduce the heat if the mixture is cooking too quickly and the noodles stick.Add fish sauce, sugar, tamarind juice and paprika. Stirfry mixture until combined. Stir in the tofu, turnip and egg. Turn the heat to high and cook until the egg sets, stirring gently. Thoroughly combine the mixture and continue cooking over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, until most of the liquid is reduced.Mix in the chives, peanuts and Place on a serving dish, arrange the garnishes attractively and serve. Makes four servings.Note: To make fried tofu, chop tofu into ½ inch squares and fry in oil on both sides until golden brown.From Thailand the Beautiful Cookbook, as printed in the Phila. Inquirer, 8/19/92.

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