Paht Thai

Name: Paht Thai
Ingredients: 1/4 pound rice noodles dry, stick; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic coarsely chopped; 8 each shrimp peeled and deveined; 1 each eggs lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons peanuts coarsely chopped; 1 cup mung bean sprouts; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions slender, sliced in 1 inch lengths; 1 each limes quartered lengthwise

11 ingredients

26 steps

Ingredients

1/4 pound rice noodles dry, stick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic coarsely chopped
8 each shrimp peeled and deveined
1 each eggs lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons peanuts coarsely chopped
1 cup mung bean sprouts
4 each scallions, spring or green onions slender, sliced in 1 inch lengths
1 each limes quartered lengthwise

Directions

1

Soak rice noodles in warm water to cover for 15 to 20 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, prepare all the remaining ingredients and place them next to the stove, along with a small serving platter.
3

When the noodles are very limp and white, drain and measure out 2 1/2 cups.
4

Set these by the stove as well.
5

Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
6

Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and swirl to coat the surface.
7

When the oil is very hot, drop a piece of the garlic into the pan.
8

If it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
9

Add the garlic and toss until golden, about 30 seconds.
10

Add the shrimp and toss until they turn pink and are opaque, no more than 1 minute.
11

Remove from the pan and set aside.
12

Add the egg to the pan and tilt the pan to spread it into a thin sheet.
13

As soon as it begins to set and is opaque, scramble it to break it into small lumps.
14

Remove from the pan and set aside with the shrimp.
15

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, heat for 30 seconds, and add the softened noodles.
16

Using a spatula, spread and pull the noodles into a thin layer covering the surface of the pan.
17

Then scrape them into a clump again and gently turn them over.
18

Hook loops of noodles with the edge of the spatula and pull them up the sides, spreading them out into a layer again.
19

Repeat this process several times as the stiff, white noodles soften and curl into ivory ringlets.
20

Add the fish sauce and turn the noodles so they are evenly seasoned.
21

Add the sugar and peanuts, turning the noodles a few more times.
22

Reserving a small handful for garnish, add the bean sprouts, along with the green onions and shrimp-egg mixture.
23

Cook for 1 minute, turning often.
24

Transfer the noodles to the serving platter and squeeze the juice of 2 lime wedges over the top.
25

Garnish with remaining bean sprouts and lime wedges and serve at once.
26

Serves 1 as a main course, 2 as an appetizer.