Ingredients:
serves 4
- 8 oz / 225 g thick rice-stick noodles
- 2 tbsp. vegetable or peanut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped
- 6 oz / 175 g pork fillet, sliced thinly
- 4 oz / 115 g uncooked shrimp, shelled and chopped
- 8 fresh Chinese chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp. fish sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp. jaggery or soft light brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 oz / 115 g / 3/4 cup bean sprouts
- 4 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 oz / 115 g / 3/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped, plus extra to serve
- crispy fried onions, to serve
Method:
Soak the noodles in warm water for 10 minutes, drain well, and set aside.
Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the garlic, chilies, and pork for 2-3 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the chives and noodles, then cover and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and eggs. Cook, stirring and tossing constantly to mix in the eggs.
Stir in the bean sprouts, cilantro, and peanuts, and serve with small dishes of crispy fried onions and extra chopped peanuts.
Ttry the other version of Pad Thai Recipe.