Pad Thai

Submitted by daisygrl64

"Here we have another version of Pad Thai. I got this recipe from Canadian Living Magazine. There is alot of chopping to do. Prep ahead and save yourself some time when you put this dish together. I hope you enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 ounces rice stick noodles
• 1⁄3 cup chili sauce
• 1⁄4 cup fish sauce
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon asian chili paste (or hot pepper sauce)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 shallots, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 sweet red pepper, sliced
• 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 4 ounces tofu, cubed
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
• lime wedge, to garnish
• coriander sprig, to garnish

directions

1. in large bowl, soak noodles in warm water until flexible, about 15 minutes. drain and place in large dry bowl, set aside.
2. meanwhile in a small bowl, mix together chile sauce, fish saucce, lime juice, 1/2 cup water and chile paste, set aside.
3. in wok heat 1 tablespoon oil over med-high heat, stir fry garlic, shallots, and green and red peppers until softened, about 4 minutes, add to noodles.
4. add remaing oil to wok, stir fry shrimp until pink, about 2 minutes, add fish sauce mixture and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, stir in egg, cook, stirring until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
5. add noodle mixture, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions and chopped coriander, toss and stir fry until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes.
6. garnish with peanuts, coriander sprigs and lime wedges.