Description
A vibrant and flavorful Pad Thai recipe featuring tender prawns, stir-fried with udon noodles and a tangy tamarind-based sauce, garnished with crunchy peanuts, fresh coriander, and zesty lime wedges. This quick and easy dish brings authentic Thai flavors to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 250g udon noodles
Protein and Vegetables
- 100g peeled raw prawns
- 4 spring onions, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
Sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp soft brown sugar
For Cooking
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
To Serve
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
- small handful coriander leaves
- lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Boil the udon noodles in salted water for 3 minutes until soft. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine tamarind paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and soft brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well blended.
- Cook the prawns and spring onions: Heat half of the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the peeled prawns and chopped spring onions. Stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
- Cook the eggs: Push the cooked prawns and spring onions to one side of the wok. Add the remaining oil to the empty side. Pour in the beaten eggs and let them sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds, then scramble the eggs gently until they are cooked through.
- Combine and heat through: Add the drained noodles and prepared sauce to the wok. Stir continuously for about 3 minutes to coat everything evenly and heat the noodles through.
- Serve: Transfer the Pad Thai to serving plates. Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts and fresh coriander leaves on top. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish to add a fresh citrus zing.
Notes
- Udon noodles are thicker than traditional Pad Thai rice noodles but work well in this recipe as they hold the sauce nicely.
- Adjust the tamarind and sugar levels to balance sour and sweet flavors according to your taste.
- For a spicier version, add some chopped red chili or chili flakes while cooking the prawns.
- Ensure prawns are fully cooked but not overcooked to maintain a tender texture.
- Peanuts can be toasted for extra crunch and flavor before chopping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: Pad Thai, prawns, udon noodles, tamarind sauce, Thai recipe, stir-fry, quick dinner
