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























