Authentic Pad Thai Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 x Large eggs
• beaten
• 250 gm shelled green prawns *
• 1 pkt Trident Pad Thai
• 250 gm fresh bean sprouts
• trimmed
• 1/2 bn fresh shallots
• trimmed cut to 2 cm lengths
• 1/2 c. roasted peanuts
• minced
• 4 Tbsp. water

Instructions

1. To make the omelette, heat oil in a wok, pour in the Large eggs, swirl around to coat the wok and allow to cook gently till set.
2. Set aside.
3. Add in prawns to the wok and stir-fry quickly till just cooked through.
4. Remove and set aside.
5. Cook the noodles in boiling salted water for 4 min.
6. Drain in a colander and rinse under cool running water.
7. Add in the noodles to the wok.
8. Combine the seasoning packets with 4 Tbsp.
9. cool water.
10. Add in to the noodles and stir-fry till heated through.
11. Add in the prawns and toss together.
12. Cut the omelette into thin strips.
13. Serve the Pad Thai on a large dish accompanied by sliced omelette shallots, bean sprouts and minced nuts.
14. The dish may be garnished with minced chilli and coriander.
15. * For a delicious variation, substitute 300 grams - 350 grams of chicken strips.
16. NOTES : Ready in 10 to 12 min.
17. Serves 4.