Prawn Pad Thai

About this recipe

Pad Thai is sweet, sour and savoury all at once. Soaked rice noodles are stir-fried with prawns and egg in a tamarind, fish sauce and sugar sauce, then topped with crunchy peanuts, bean sprouts and lime. It's faster than ordering takeaway.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Soak the noodles in hot water for 8–10 minutes until bendy but firm. Drain.

   9 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Mix the tamarind, fish sauce and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

   Tip: Check the labels: some fish sauces contain wheat.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and prawns for 2 minutes until pink. Push to one side.

   2 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Crack the eggs into the wok, scramble for 30 seconds, then add the noodles and sauce. Toss for 2–3 minutes until the noodles are tender.

   3 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add most of the bean sprouts and spring onion and toss for 30 seconds.

   30 sec

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve topped with peanuts, the remaining sprouts, chilli flakes and lime wedges.