King Prawn Pad Thai

Hey fellow food lovers! Today, I’m taking you on a flavourful journey to the vibrant street food markets of Thailand, where I can’t wait to see this gem from my “One Wok, One Pot” cookbook sizzling away! Picture it: the enticing aroma, the sizzle of the wok, and the magical dance of flavours. Introducing the mouth-watering King Prawn Pad Thai – the true essence of street food delight! 

So, let’s raise our imaginary chopsticks to the day we’ll witness this delicious creation come alive in the bustling Thai street food markets. Until then, keep your culinary dreams alive and your taste buds curious!

King Prawn Pad Thai

A popular street food dish originating from Thailand, the flat rice noodles are tossed in the classic flavours of fish sauce, tamarind paste, lime juice and chilli sauce. 

Spicy, tangy & sweet, all in one mouthful.

Servings 2

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 350 g King Prawns
• 350 g Flat Rice Noodles
• 3 Eggs
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 Onion
• 3 Spring Onions
• 200 g Beansprouts

Sauce Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Sriracha
• 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste

Instructions

• Soften your noodles under warm water to loosen, drain and place them to one side. 

   

  In a bowl mix together the sauce ingredients.

   

  Place your wok over a medium to high heat, add 1 tbsp oil and once smoking add the whisked egg. Mix gently to break up and once cooked transfer to a plate and set to one side. Add another tbsp oil and once hot add the king prawns. Once they have turned pink and are slightly charred and cooked, transfer to the plate with the eggs. Add another tbsp oil and fry the diced onions, cooking until golden brown. Now add the spring onions, fry for a further 1-2 minutes and then add the sauce mixture along with the noodles, beansprouts, king prawns and egg. Stir to ensure the ingredients are well combined and continue to cook until everything is hot. Serve immediately. 

   

  Perfect served with a wedge of fresh lime.

Calories: 1097kcal

Course: Main Course, Rice & Noodles

Cuisine: Thai, Western Asian

Keyword: Noodles, Rice Noodles, Thai Food

Collection: Easy recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 1097kcal | Carbohydrates: 180g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 4090mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 4mg