A little Thai food

Oh man, YUM!  

Just looking at this picture is bringing me back to this meal.

Spicy, shrimpy, fresh and delicious. 

I wish I had leftover in my fridge right now.

But I don't, because I made this forever ago.

Yup still catching up.

But you guys have to try this,

it is a really awesome staple thai recipe that is really simple.

It does take a little time, about 45 min from prep to table,

but its worth it!

The bean sprouts are such a nice touch and the cilantro adds the most amazing flavor.

And DON'T skip the anchovy paste, because it adds a nice saltiness, 

and it doesn't taste fishy, I SWEAR! 

Do you really think Logan would eat it if he could taste anchovy...no way.

DO IT,

make this!

And then tell me what you think.

ENJOY!

Shrimp Pad Thai

8 oz rice stick noodles

1/4 cup tomato based chile sauce

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

3 T soy sauce

2 T light brown sugar

1 T anchovy paste

4 T vegetable oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp

3 cups bean sprouts

8 scallions, trimmed, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces

1 large egg

Garnishes (optional)

1/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

pinch of red pepper flakes (YUM)

1 cup bean sprouts

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

lime wedges

Bring a large pot of water to boil; remove from the heat.  Stir in the noodles; let soak until softened (but still undercooked), 3 min.  Drain; rinse under cold water until cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together chile sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and anchovy paste.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 T oil over med-high heat.  Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 sec. Add the shrimp; cook tossing often until just opaque throughout, about 3 min.  Transfer shrimp to a plate.

Return the skillet to med-high heat.  Add the remaining 2 T oil along with the noodles and chile sauce mixture; cook, tossing, until combined, about 1 min.

Add the bean sprouts, scallions, and shrimp.  

Pour in the egg; toss until noodles are coated and cooked through, about 2 min.

Serve topped with garnishes, if desired.

Serves 6.

Logan Rating: ****