Kwitiaow Phad Thai (Thai-Fried Noodles and Sauce)
1/2 c Peanut or corn oil 7 oz Large raw shrimp, shelled 4 oz Firm bean curd (tofu), diced 3 tb Prsrvd sweet white radish -chopped 3 tb Sliced shallots 4 Eggs 11 oz Rice or cellopha...
Ingredients
- 1/2c peanut or corn oil
- 7ozlarge raw shrimp, shelled
- 4ozfirm bean curd (tofu), diced
- 3tb prsrvd sweet white radish
- 4eggs
- 11ozrice or cellophane noodles**
- 1/4c chicken stock
- 3tb dried shrimp, chopped
Directions
- 1
1/2 c Peanut or corn oil 7 oz Large raw shrimp, shelled 4 oz Firm bean curd (tofu), diced 3 tb Prsrvd sweet white radish -chopped 3 tb Slice
- 2
Set aside to cool
- 3
Heat the oil in a wok or pan until very hot, then add the prawns and bean curd and stir-fry lightly for 1 minute
- 4
Add the preserved radish and shallot, fry for 1 minute, and break in the eggs
- 5
Stir-fry for a minute, then add the noodles and chicken stock
- 6
When the noodles are soft (about 2 minutes), add the dried shrimp, peanuts, spring onions and bean sprouts
- 7
Add the sauce, fry for a couple of minutes and serve
- 8
Serve accompanied by chopped peanuts, chopped dry chillies, sugar, lime wedges, spring onions, and fresh bean sprouts, all in small saucers.