Quick Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a popular street food in Thailand, quick pad thai hand heldwhich is whipped up quickly and packed full of flavor. It’s one of our favorite post-ride meals. Rice noodles, egg and prawns are mixed with chili, coriander, garlic and lime juice flavors, a dash of sweet chili sauce and crunchy peanuts to add texture. Substitute with chicken if you don’t like prawns, or swap out for some extra vegetables and ditch the fish sauce for a veggie version.. Recreate your own at home with our easy 15 minute recipe.

Total Time: 15 Min    Servings:  2

Method

  1. Pour boiling water over the noodles, cover and leave until just cooked, then drain.
  2. Fry the garlic, chili and spring onions in a little oil in a large frying pan or wok for 2 minutes, add the prawns and cook for another 2 minutes until pink.
  3. Add the egg, stirring quickly until it starts to scramble then throw in the noodles, sauces and lime juice and toss until the noodles are heated through.
  4. Divide between 2 plates and scatter with peanuts and coriander leaves.
By Gary Robinson, Editor  Colorado Avid Cyclist

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