Pad Thai with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 4 oz Flat rice noodles
• 8 pieces Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp Tamarind paste
• 3 tbsp Fish sauce
• 2 tbsp Palm sugar or brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Fresh bean sprouts
• 2 tbsp Roasted peanuts, crushed(optional)
• 2 pieces Lime wedges
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20-30 minutes until softened but still firm, then drain.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar to create the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Add remaining oil to the wok. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add the drained noodles and the sauce mixture. Toss constantly until noodles absorb the sauce.

5. 5

   Push noodles to one side of the wok. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then mix into the noodles.

6. 6

   Return the shrimp to the pan. Add bean sprouts and green onions, tossing for 1 minute until sprouts are slightly wilted.

7. 7

   Serve immediately topped with crushed peanuts and lime wedges on the side.