Pad Thai(Stir-Fry Thai Noodles)
- 1/2 lb. dried rice flour noodles (noodles can be found in Asian grocery store)
- 8 medium shrimp
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. distilled vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 scallions, cut in 2-inch pieces
- 1 c. bean sprouts
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 c. roast unsalted peanuts, crushed
- coriander sprigs for garnish
- Soak noodles in warm water for 30 minutes or until softened. Do not let noodles become mushy.
- Drain and discard water.
- Set noodles aside.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
- Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Set shrimp aside.
- Add eggs, stirring constantly and breaking it into pieces.
- Push eggs aside.
- Add noodles, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar and paprika and toss gently over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add scallions, bean sprouts and shrimp.
- Mix all together for about 2 minutes.
- Place noodles on a large platter.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts over noodles and garnish with the coriander sprigs and bean sprouts.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
noodles, shrimp, vegetable oil, eggs, distilled vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, paprika, scallions, bean sprouts, garlic, peanuts, coriander sprigs
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=834348 (may not work)