#Phad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles, Thai style)
##Ingredients (Serves 4)
| Amount / Ingredient |
|---|
| 1/4 cup white sugar |
| 2 tablespoons fish sauce |
| 2 tablespoons lime juice |
| 2 tablespoon tamarind concentrate (mixed with 1/4 cup water) |
| 1/2 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles |
| 1/4 cup vegetable oil |
| 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic |
| 2 eggs |
| 1/2 (12 ounce) package firm tofu or chicken, cut into 1/2 inch strips |
| 2-1/4 teaspoons white sugar |
| 3/4 teaspoon salt |
| 3/4 cup ground peanuts |
| 3/4 teaspoon ground, dried oriental radish |
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives |
| 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika |
| 1 cup fresh bean sprouts |
| 1/2 lime, cut into wedges |
##Preparation
- Soak rice noodles in cold water until soft; drain.
- 1/2 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles
- To prepare Pad Thai sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend:
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- In a large skillet or wok over medium heat:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 12 oz Chicken or tofu
- 2 eggs *add noodles and stir until cooked.
- Stir in:
- Pad Thai sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- 3/4 cup ground peanuts
- Remove from heat and add:
- 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 6.Serve with lime and bean sprouts on the side.