Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish that goes back as far as the 14th century, when an early version was introduced to Thailand by Chinese traders, and later evolved to suit Thai palates. This particularly Pad Thai recipe was shared with us by the Six Senses Samui, which is set on the northern tip of Koh Samui, overlooking the stunning bay of Thailand. It’s where on our last visit, we were on a three-breakfast-a-day diet, when we just couldn’t decide. There was the paleo bowl with sweet potato hash brown, apple and young kale. Then there was a grilled corn fritters with poached eggs, and smoked salmon. And of course we couldn’t forget the tom yum soup on the buffet – so we just had it all.
Delicious Cuisine with a Twist at the Six Senses
In signature Six Senses, they are a high authority on modern southeast Asian cuisine with a healthy twist. A traditional Pad Thai recipe is made by soaking dried rice noodles and stir-frying them with eggs and tofu. The Six Senses rendition of pad thai is lighter and brighter, with the citrus notes of tamarind and pickled turnips. Forget the take-out stuff and take it to the next level with this fresh and authentic Pad Thai recipe.
Thai Style Wok-Fried Rice Noodles with Prawns
Ingredients
3.5 oz Rice noodles (for a medium sized Pad Thai)
3 pcs Shallots, sliced
1.8 oz Tofu
1.8 oz Dry shrimp
0.7 oz Dry pickle turnips
1 Fresh egg
0.2 oz Chives
0.4 oz Bean sprouts
3.5 oz Fresh prawns
0.7 oz Roasted peanuts
7 oz Palm sugar syrup
7 oz Tamarind juice
½ Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Fish sauce
Vegetable Oil
Seasoning Preparation
The first part of this pad thai recipe is to prepare the seasoning. Mix the palm sugar syrup, tamarind juice, salt, and fish sauce in a pan and cook on a low heat. Continue to stir until a thick syrup forms then set aside to cool.
Noodles Preparation
Next you need to prepare your rice noodles. Soak dry noodles in cold water until slightly soft. In a wok or pan, heat your oil. Add fresh egg and noodles, and pan fry for approximately one minute. Now it’s time to add seasoning mixture from above. Next, add the remaining ingredients and stir for about a minute. Remove from heat, garnish and serve. This Pad Thai recipe may have a lot of ingredients, but it’s just about putting them all together in the wok. Then of course, enjoying the fruits of your labor.
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