1/2 c Peanut or corn oil 7 oz Large raw shrimp, shelled 4 oz Firm bean curd (tofu), diced 3 tb Prsrvd sweet white radish -chopped 3 tb Sliced shallots 4 Eggs 11 oz Rice or cellophane noodles** 1/4 c Chicken stock 3 tb Dried shrimp, chopped 1/3 c Unsalted peanuts, chopped 4 Scallions, sliced 15 oz Bean sprouts
SAUCE
1 c Water
1/2 c Tamarind juice
1/3 c Palm sugar
1 tb White soya sauce
**(sen lek or woon sen), soaked in cold water for 7 to 10 minutes, if dried
Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a pan and boil until reduced to
about 2/3 cup. Set aside to cool. Heat the oil in a wok or pan until very
hot, then add the prawns and bean curd and stir-fry lightly for 1 minute.
Add the preserved radish and shallot, fry for 1 minute, and break in the
eggs. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the noodles and chicken stock. When
the noodles are soft (about 2 minutes), add the dried shrimp, peanuts,
spring onions and bean sprouts. Add the sauce, fry for a couple of minutes
and serve. Serve accompanied by chopped peanuts, chopped dry chillies,
sugar, lime wedges, spring onions, and fresh bean sprouts, all in small
saucers.
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