Pad Thai originated from Thailand in the mid 1930s, with the dish known to be created from Thailand’s focus on nation-building. It is for that reason why there are Chinese noodles within the dish and being named ‘pad thai’ (thai stir fry) to embrace nationalism between the two counties.
We use juicy, king prawns sprinkled with roasted peanuts and beansprouts to give a crunchy-like texture to the dish. With powerful flavours of tamarind paste, chili flakes and fish sauce, this recipe is lip-smackingly tasty and you’ll be begging for second helpings!
- Start by cooking the rice noodles according to the packet, drain and set aside tossing in a little oil to stop them sticking together.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large wok. Cook the king prawns until pink and just cooked, remove from the pan, and set aside. In the same pan add the second tbsp of oil and then the sliced shallot and fry until softened. Next add the fish sauce, sugar, tamarind paste, Maldon Salt and cook until the sugar has dissolved.
- Next add the cooked noodles, rice wine vinegar and chilli flakes and cook for a minute.
- Then push the noodles to one side and add the beaten egg. Cook and scramble the egg on the bottom of the pan and then once cooked, stir back through the noodles.
- Remove from the heat and add the beansprouts, prawns, and chives.
- Serve topped with the chopped, roasted peanuts, some extra sliced chilli and lime wedges.
