Pad Thai (Thai-style fried noodles)

Serves: 3

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

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200g rice noodles

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 large egg, lightly beaten

3 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled, chopped

2 (about 200g total) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon minced red chilli

200g cooked prawns (thawed, drained if frozen)

1 tablespoon canola oil

4 spring onions, sliced diagonally

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice (or wine) vinegar

1 tablespoon lime (or lemon) juice

2 tablespoons sugar

2 cups bean sprouts

chopped fresh coriandercilantroX and roasted peanuts, to garnish

Instructions

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1 Place rice noodles in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water and soak for 5-10 minutes or until soft and flexible then drain well (check after 5 minutes as different brands may soften at different speeds and some get too soft if soaked for too long).

2 Heat about 1 teaspoon of the first measure of oil in a large wok or frying pan then add beaten egg and cook as a thin omelette. As soon as the upper surface looks dry, roll or fold omelette and remove from pan. Cut in 1cm ribbons. Set aside.

3 Add remainder of first measure of oil to pan. Add garlic and cook over a high heat until it begins to brown. Add chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until pink colour has gone and chicken is beginning to brown.

4 Stir in chilli and prawns. Stir-fry for 1 more minute then add noodles, second measure of oil and spring onions. Toss to combine then add fish and soy sauces, vinegar, lime (or lemon) juice and sugar.

5 Stir-fry until liquid has almost disappeared, then add bean sprouts. Cook for 1 more minute. Serve immediately, garnished with coriander and peanuts.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 557 cal

Kilojoules 2330 kJ

Protein 33 g

Total fat 17 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 65 g

Sugar 11 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 1060 mg

Calcium 100 mg

Iron 4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.