Pad Thai Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 Cups Of Rice Noodles (Soaked In Water For 3 Minutes)
6-8 Raw Prawns Shelled And De-Veined
1 Egg
1 Cup of bean sprouts
1 Spring onion (finely chopped)
1 Tablespoon of chopped shallots
1 Tablespoon of chopped garlic
1 Tablespoon of chilli flakes
2 Tablespoons of ground roasted peanuts
2 Tablespoon of sugar
1 Tablespoon of fish sauce (nam pla)
4 Tablespoons Of Tamarind Juice
½ Cup Of Water
2 Tablespoons Of Fresh Cooking Oil

METHOD

Fry the garlic and shallots in 1 tablespoon of oil over a medium heat until fragrant: add the water, tamarind juice, sugar and fish sauce, and bring to the boil slowly stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, and then set aside in a separate bowl.

Add the remaining oil to the wok and fry the prawns over a medium heat until pink, add the egg and stir well: next add the noodles and stir  until tender: next add the sauce,1 tablespoon of ground peanuts, chopped spring onions and bean sprouts and stir for a further minute.

Serve garnished with 1 tablespoon of ground peanuts, 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes and a wedge of lemon.