Pad Thai? Yes please!

On Friday I had dinner at a local Chinese and Asian restaurant called Green Tea. On the menu that night was Pad Thai. I hadn't had Pad Thai in a a few months. This one was tasty, but it was missing a little pop.  


When shopping for sushi stuff I came across some rice noodles and decided to try my hand at my own Pad Thai. I will admit I cheated a little and bought a pre-made Pad Thai sauce from the local Asian food mart.


Below is everything one needs to make Shrimp Pad Thai at home.  I used dried shrimp, but a person could use fresh shrimp or any other protein. If you use a pre-made sauce make sure to check the label for any allergies. This recipe has peanuts but they are optional. 

Shrimp Pad Thai 


Rice Noodles, 1/5 package
Dried Shrimp, 2 tablespoons
Pad Thai Sauce, 1/4 cup (Or a combo of Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce and Brown Sugar to taste)
Lime wedges, 2-3
Cilantro, 2 tablespoons
Chive or Green Onion, 2 tablespoons
Peanuts, crushed, 1 tablespoon
Red Pepper Flakes, 1/2 teaspoon
Egg, one per serving
Water
All the amounts are based on number or servings. This dish can be easily made for one person or a whole crew. The amounts below are for dinner size serving. Approx. 1.5 - 2 cups when all is said and done.


Boil rice noodles and dried shrimp together until noodles are tender. About 5 minutes. 

Drain and place in pot. Mix in lime, cilantro, chive, peanuts, pepper flake. Crack egg directly in pot and let cook. Add water to loosen up if necessary. 

Plate up. Garnish with cilantro, chive and a lime wedge. Serve with green tea and enjoy!