Stir-fried Thai Noodles with Prawns or Kway Teow Paad Thai

Stir-fried Thai Noodles with Prawns or Kway Teow Paad Thai photo
Serves 4
MariaMaria Leija

This dish may also be prepared with meat or seafood instead of prawns. Simply substitute prawns with 1 pound mixed seafood, chicken, pork or beef.

ingredients

  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 lb medium prawns
  • 7 oz rice noodles, softened in water
  • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp dissolved in 1/2 cup water, strained
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp Thai fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 cups beansprouts
  • /3 cup chives, or spring onions (scallions), cut int 1 inch lengths
  • 4 tbsp ground roasted peanuts
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, shredded

directions

  • 1

    Preheat the oil in the pan or a wok, add the shallots and egg. Stir until cooked, then add prawns, stir well.

  • 2

    Add the rice noodles, cook until soft and start to add the seasoning (tamarind juice, sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce and the ground pepper), and taste.

  • 3

    Add the bean sprouts, chives, ground peanuts, and serve ho.

  • 4

    When presenting this dish, it is nice to serve it with fresh beansprouts, chives and condiments (sugar, chilli, fish sauce, slices of lime) on the side.

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