Pad Thai noodles with shrimp

Typical Thai flavours, including chili pepper, lime and coconut, combine in this aromatic stir-fry of shrimp, noodles and Asian vegetables. By using a curry paste, the preparation time is reduced.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

250 grams (1⁄2 lb) shelled raw shrimp, thawed if frozen

250 grams (1⁄2 lb) medium dried rice noodles

1⁄4 cup canola oil

1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste, or more to taste

1 teaspoon sesame oil

6 baby corn, halved lengthwise

2 3⁄4 cups bean sprouts

200 grams (7 oz) bokchoy, finely shredded

199 ml can water chestnuts, drained

1 cup coconut milk

1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1.Mix together the lime juice, soy sauce and fish sauce in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss together, then set aside to marinate for a few minutes.

2.Meanwhile, put the noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water to cover, add 1 teaspoon of the canola oil and stir gently. Soak for 4 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

3.Lift the shrimp out of the marinade and pat dry with paper towel. Stir the curry paste into the marinade and set aside. Heat a wok or heavy-based frying pan until very hot, then add 1 teaspoon of the canola oil and the sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they have turned pink. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving any remaining oil behind.

4.Add the rest of the oil to the pan. Toss in the corn and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add the bean sprouts and bokchoy and stir-fry for a minute, then add the curry paste mixture. Cook for a few seconds, stirring all the time, then add the water chestnuts and drained noodles. Continue to stir-fry for a further 1 minute.

5.Return the shrimp to the wok and pour in the coconut milk. Toss everything together over a high heat until bubbling. Serve immediately, with lime wedges to squeeze over.

Serves 4

Preparation time 20 minutes

Cooking time 10 minutes

Nutritional information

Each serving

23.5 g protein • 19.5 g fat of which 3 g saturates • 53.5 g carbohydrate • 5 g fibre • 500 Calories

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