Pad Thai
This dish is a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Southeast Asia. The tangy lime juice, the kick of cayenne pepper, the subtle sweetness of muscovado sugar, and the umami richness of fish sauce come together to create a mouthwatering sauce that coats the tender tiger prawns and chewy rice noodles. Tossed with crunchy beansprouts, fragrant coriander, and chopped peanuts, this dish is a delightful balance of freshness and nuttiness. Don't forget to squeeze a wedge of lime over your plate and dip each bite into the sweet chili sauce for the perfect finishing touch.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 125g (half a 250g pack) rice noodles
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp light muscovado sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 200g cooked and peeled tiger prawns , tails left on
- 4 spring onions , sliced
- 140g beansprouts
- 25g salted peanuts , finely chopped
- a small handful of coriander leaves
- 1 or 2 limes , cut into wedges
- sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Put the noodles in a large heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over them and leave for 4 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold running water.
- Put the lime juice, cayenne, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl and mix well. Have all the other ingredients ready by the cooker.
- Heat the oil and fry the prawns until warmed through. Add the spring onions and noodles and toss around. Tip in the lime juice mixture, then stir in the beansprouts and half the peanuts and coriander. Cook for 1 minute until everything is heated through.
- Pile into a large dish, scatter with the rest of the peanuts and coriander, and serve with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce.
Yield
Serves 2-3
Nutrition
- Calories: 531 calories
- Fat Content: 20 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 62 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 27 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 3 milligram of sodium
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