RECIPE – Thai Ploy’s Pad Thai
You can create this Thai noodle dish at home in less than 10 minutes. Most ingredients can be found in the ethnic food aisles at Walla Walla’s larger grocery stores.
Pad Thai Sauce
- 1 cup tamarind juice
- 1 cup palm sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons garlic oil
- ½ pound prawns, thinly sliced chicken,
- or cubed tofu
- ¼ pound rice noodles
- 1 to 2 beaten eggs
Preparation
In a medium-sized bowl, combine Pad Thai sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Add rice noodles to boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they acquire the desired texture. Rinse drained noodles and set aside.
In a large wok or sauté pan, heat garlic oil over medium to high heat and add meat, seafood or tofu. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, or until meat is mostly cooked. Add egg and stir quickly, spreading cooked egg throughout the hot oil and meat. Add prepared rice noodles to meat, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in Pad Thai sauce and continue stirring 3 to 4 minutes, until everything is hot and well-mixed.
Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and diced green onions.
Serves 2
