Thailand - Pad Thai

Pad Thai

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

-       12 Jumbo Shrimp

-       3 oz. Dry Rice Noodle (3 - 5 mm)

-       2 oz. Fresh Bean Sprouts

-       1 oz. Chopped (1") Green Onion

-       fish sauce to taste

-       3 oz. Oyster Sauce

-       3 Vinegar

-       2 Tablespoons Sugar

-       2 Tablespoons Preserved Turnip

-       2 Tablespoons Crushed Peanuts

-       1 Tablespoon Paprika

-       2 Large Eggs

-       1 Teaspoon Red Chili (if you like it HOT)

-       1/2 Lemon

Directions

-       Pre-soak the noodles for at least 30 minutes in room temperature water.

-       They should be soft yet firm.

-       Heat and season the wok.

-       Add the Shrimp and grill for 90 seconds.

-       Add the Eggs.

-       When the eggs are not quite finished, add the Noodles, Sugar, Peanuts, Turnips and Paprika.

-       Stir Fry for approximately 45 seconds or until all ingredients are mixed together and the noodles are wilted.

-       Add the Fish Sauce, Oyster Sauce and vinegar.

-       Follow with the Bean Sprouts, Green Onions and Red Chili. Stir fry quickly ensuring everything in mixed together.

-       If you like wet noodle dishes de glaze with 5 oz. water stock.

-       If you like firmer dry noddles de glaze with only 2 oz. water stock.

-       Place on Serving plate and garnish with more Bean Sprouts and a Lemon wedge.