Pad Thai
Try this delicious shrimp version of the classic Thai dish.
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- 6 ounces dried flat Thai rice noodles
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup (40 g) roughly chopped roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
- Lime wedges, to serve
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[ingredients-right]
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) peanut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 16 large green prawns, shelled and deveined, leaving tails intact
- 3 ½ ounces bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves
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[step-list-wrapper title=”How to make it” time=”25 minutes”]
[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Place noodles in heatproof medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft; drain.[/step-item]
[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Heat peanut oil in wok or large frying pan. Cook spring onion 1 minute until softened. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add eggs, stirring, until lightly cooked. Add fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, lime juice and tomato sauce; mix until well combined.[/step-item]
[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Toss drained noodles through sauce. Add prawns; cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until prawns turn pink. Remove from heat; add peanuts, sprouts, coriander and basil. Serve with lime wedges.[/step-item][/step-list-wrapper]