PHAD THAI
(Spicy Thai Noodles) - after much experimentation and return trips to the Siboya kitchen, I
now realize that this dish does best being prepared 1 at a time, 2 max.
Any more that that will end in a gummy ball. So, the ingredient amounts listed are
for 1 serving. Multiply the amount of ingredients as required.
Advance prep: (prepare and have at the ready... multiple by the number of guests)
2 oz dried flat
Thai rice noodles 1/8 inch wide (Soak noodles for 20-25 minutes in enough
lukewarm water to cover them. They should be flexible and soft, but not so
soft that they can be mashed easily with the fingers. Later cooking in
liquid will soften them more. Drain them thoroughly in a colander while
preparing the other ingredients. Traditionally they are left in full-length
strands, but you may break them in half if you find it easier to stir-fry
them that way.
125 mL (1/2 cup) firm
tofu (1/2" cubes) sautéed till brown on two sides.
1 green onion - sliced diagonally into 1" pieces
25 mL (1 Tbs) dried baby shrimp
1 toe chopped garlic
1 fresh Thai chili, chopped
60 mL (1/4 cup) bean sprouts
50 mL (2 Tsp) crushed peanuts
1 fresh lime wedge
Method:
Mix in hot wok...
50 mL (2 Tbs) vegetable
oil
25 mL (1 Tbs) soy sauce
10 mL (2 tsp)
thick sweet soy sauce
10 mL (2 tsp) palm sugar (sub. brown sugar)
25 mL (1 tsp) "Chili sauce for chicken" (available at most Asian food
stores)
Add...
1 portion of soaked noodles
1 toe chopped garlic
1 chopped Thai chili
1 portion dried baby shrimp
1 portion browned tofu cubes
Stir fry...lifting and folding.
Add...
1 egg - move the noodle mix to one side of the wok, break the egg into the
space. Break the yolk and scramble quickly and allow to cook, then cover the egg
with the noodles and fold to mix.
Add...
1 green onion - sliced diagonally into 1" pieces.
Continue the lifting and folding motion, still avoiding breaking the noodles.
Cook for about 30 seconds.
Serve topped with a clump of
bean sprouts, a generous spoonful of ground peanuts and a wedge of lime.
Or serve toppings separately for each diner to add according to taste.
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