Phad Thai with Shrimp and Rice Noodles in Tamarind Sauce
Tamarind is such an Asian tree. Long pods with beans are collected from it. Their flesh is edible and very healthy. Improves digestion! From sour and immature tamarind make pasta. She has an unusual sweetish taste and aroma. In a couple of seconds it will transfer to the streets of Thailand. Pasta is difficult, but can be found in specialty stores. And nothing can be replaced.INGREDIENTS
tiger prawns 260 g
rice noodles 150 g
peanuts 30 g
lime 1 pc.
tamarind paste 30 g
soy sauce 30 ml
green onions 1-2 feathers
garlic 1 clove
ginger 10 g
ground chili 1 pinch
carrots 1 pc.
STEP-BY-STEP COOKING RECIPE
Step 1
Boil 1 liter of water. Rice noodles pour boiling water for 2 minutes, when the noodles get wet, drain the water. Rinse the noodles with cold water and let dry.
Step 2
Make the sauce. To do this, chop ginger and garlic very finely. Fold in a bowl, pour in soy sauce, add tamarind paste and half lime juice. You can add a pinch of sugar and ground chili to your taste.
Step 3
Peel the shrimp off the shell. If desired, remove the intestinal vein by making an incision along the back. Heat a frying pan with a drop of vegetable oil. Cut the carrots into thin strips and fry for 2-3 minutes. over high heat, stirring occasionally. Transfer the carrots to a cup. Put shrimps in the same pan. Sauté for 20 seconds. on each side to a golden crust. Pour in the sauce. Salt, pepper. Add the noodles. Stir and warm for 1 min. Sprinkle with green onions and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately with a slice of lime.