A classic Thai dish, pad Thai (also written as phat thai), is sometimes referred to as the national dish of Thailand.
Ingredients:
250 g king prawns (beef, chicken or just vegetables also works well)
90 g rice noodles
50 g beansprouts
2 spring onions chopped
6 tbsp fish sauce
3 tsp tamarind sauce
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp preserved turnip (optional)
2 eggs
1 tsp red chilli
½ lime
2 tbsp crushed peanuts
Method:
Soak rice noodles for 30 minutes in room temperature water.
Heat and season the wok. Add king prawns and stir fry for a few minutes.
Add egg and stir fry. Before the egg is fully cooked, add the noodles, sugar and turnip. Stir-fry until all ingredients are mixed well and noodles are wilted.
Add the tamarind and season with fish sauce. Then add bean sprouts, green onions and the red chilli. Stir fry quickly to ensure everything is well combined.
Remove from heat and serve with crushed peanuts and lemon wedge on the side and garnish with coriander.
Serves 2
Recipe courtesy of Kim Kaewkraikhot, Chef Director and owner of the Chaophraya restaurant group.
