Pad Thai
In this recipe, an array of vibrant flavors and textures come together in a harmonious stir-fried noodle dish. The soft rice noodles soak up a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce, complemented by the savory notes of fish sauce. With tender cooked prawns and crunchy bean sprouts, each bite offers a delightful contrast. Topped with a sprinkle of salted peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime, this dish is a delectable balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g pack medium rice noodles
- 2 tsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 spring onions
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 200g pack large cooked prawns
- 75g beansprouts
- handful salted peanut , chopped to serve
- lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Tip the noodles into a large bowl and pour over a kettle of boiling water until they are covered. Leave to stand for 5-10 mins until the noodles are soft, then drain well. (You can do this part ahead of time – then just run the noodles under cold water until cool, and toss through a little oil to stop them from sticking.) Next, mix together the tamarind paste, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic. Trim the ends off the spring onions and cut into thin slices about 1cm long. Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. When it’s really hot (a drop of water should sizzle straight away), pour in the oil and swirl around. Tip in garlic and spring onions. To stir-fry, take a spatula or tongs and toss the veg around the wok so they’re moving all the time. Cook for 30 secs, just until they begin to soften.
- Push the vegetables to the sides of the wok, then crack the egg into the centre. Keep stirring the egg for 30 secs until it begins to set and resembles a broken-up omelette.
- Add the prawns and beansprouts, followed by the noodles, then pour over the fish sauce mixture. Toss everything together and heat through. Spoon out onto plates. Serve with some chopped peanuts sprinkled over and wedges of lime.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 359 calories
- Fat Content: 8 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 57 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 19 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 3.17 milligram of sodium
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