SHRIMP PAD THAI1/2 pound wide rice stick noodles (banh pho)
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
3/4 cup (1-inch) sliced green onions
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
Place noodles in a large bowl. Add hot water to cover, let stand 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; set aside.
Combine ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp from pan; keep warm.
Heat 4 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook 30 seconds or until soft-scrambled, stirring constantly.
Add sprouts, green onions, and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add noodles, ketchup mixture, and shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until heated. Sprinkle with peanuts.
Makes 6 servings
Source:
Cooking Light Pasta