Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a dish of stir fried rice noodles with vegetables and is a street food in Thailand . Shrimp , chicken or tofu is added and then topped with peanuts.With the right amount of oil and spices , pad thai can be a very hearty and healthy meal. This is also a perfect meal for vegetarians . You can avoid shrimp and put more vegetables or tofu.

INGREDIENTS
1 (14 oz) pck rice noodles
4 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 lbs shrimp
4 cups bean sprouts
8 oz firm Tofu cubed
1/2 cup toasted peanuts
a bunch of scallions or spring onions chopped
3 eggs
1/4 cup fish sauce
4 tbsp soya sauce
1/2 tbsp tamarind pulp
3 tsp sugar
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
2-3 dry chillies crushed
Vegetable oil as required
Lime wedges to serve


DIRECTIONS

1. Soak noodles warm water for about 5-7 minutes.Drain and set aside.


2. Toast the peanuts , peel and set aside.


3. Beat the eggs and add a little bit of salt . Cook in a skillet and set aside as scrambled.


4. In a small bowl , mix together fish sauce , soya sauce , tamarind pulp , rice wine vinegar and salt . Mix till sugar dissolves and set aside.


5. Use a large wok . If you dont have one use a nice size pot . Heat some oil in the wok and add the shrimp and garlic . Stir fry till shrimp is halfway done and then add the paprika , cayenne pepper and dry chillies . Use the spices according to your taste.


6. Then add the noodles and sauce mixture and toss well. Then add the sprouts , tofu , peanuts , spring onions and toss well.


7. When the shrimp is cooked and all the ingredients are heated through , remove from heat . Garnish with scrambled eggs and lime wedges . Serve hot.