Pad Thai with King Prawns

Ingredients

• 250 g flat rice noodles
• 400 g raw king prawns
• 3 eggs
• 150 g beansprouts
• 4 spring onions
• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp palm sugar
• 60 g roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lime
• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes

Method

1. 1

   Soak the rice noodles in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Mix together the tamarind paste, fish sauce and palm sugar in a small bowl to make the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large wok over a high heat. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2 minutes until pink, then push to one side.

4. 4

   Crack in the eggs and scramble lightly, then stir through the prawns.

5. 5

   Add the drained noodles and pour over the sauce. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until the noodles are coated.

6. 6

   Add the beansprouts and sliced spring onions, toss for 1 minute, then divide between bowls.

7. 7

   Serve topped with crushed peanuts, dried chilli flakes and lime wedges.