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Ingredients: 1/2 package(16oz)wide rice noodles 2 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 1/2 c of fresh chive or sping onion long sliced 1/4 lb. shimp peeled and devined 3 Tbsp. dried shrimps, small size crushed 2 Tbsp. salted radish, chopped(optional) 2 Tbsp. fish sauce 1 Tbsp. thin soy sauce 2 1/2 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 c bean sprouts 1/2 c of dice fried tofu or firm (optional) 1/4 c unsalted roasted peanuts, break up in a mortar and pestle or chop with a chef's knife
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Directions: |
Directions:Boil 3 cups of water. Pour over noodles in a large bowl and soak for 20 minutes until softened. Drain. Heat oil in wok, until hot but not smoking. Add smashed garlic. Add shimp cook for about 4 to 5 mintues. Add noodles, dried shrimps, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, chive and bean sprouts. Stir fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until mixed up and heated through. Add salted radish, if using(rinse if very salty). Stir fry another minute. Toss in the peanuts, tossing to mix or toping Remove to a platter or individual plates to serve. Garnish with cilantro or peanuts if desire.
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Notes: Pad Thai is the classic Thai stir fried noodle dish with sweet, tangy and complex flavors which make it a favorite throughout Thailand. Pad Thai is another perfect vegetarian dish, just omit shrimp and substitute soy sauce for fish sauce. Add more tofu if you like. ENJOY !!!
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