THAI NOODLES (PHAD THAI)

Thai Noodles (Phad Thai) image

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories Thai

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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8 ounces dried rice noodles
3 tablespoons oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup water (use only as needed if noodle mixture is too dry)
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 green onion, cut into 1 inch lengths
1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts
1 cup bean sprouts
cilantro
lime slice
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
lemon wedge

Steps:

Soak the noodles in cool water until they are soft (about 3 hours).
Heat oil in skillet or wok until hot and then add garlic, shrimp and egg.
Stir fry until shrimp and egg are cooked.
Reduce the temperature if needed to keep from overcooking.
Drain noodles and add to pan with shrimp mixture.
Stir fry until noodles are translucent and become somewhat soft, loosing their stiffness.
Add water as needed to keep from sticking.
When noodles are soft, add the fish sauce, sugar and paprika; thoroughly combine.
Add peanut, bean sprouts, green onion and mix well.
Garnish with optional ingredients if desired and serve.