| PAD THAI (THAI FRIED NOODLES)
1 - 300 g package of white or jasmine rice noodles**
Pour boiling water over noodles and let them sit until soft, then drain and set aside.
2-3 tbsp vegetable oil 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp hot and sour soup paste... (optional for that subtle Thai taste) Fry together ingredients above over medium heat in heavy pan and add:
1/2 to 1 brick of firm tofu, cubed 3 tbsp lemon juice 2-3 tbsp fish sauce** 1 tbsp sugar Fry eggs on the side of the pan you're using, or in a separate pan, and set aside.
2 eggs, unscrambled Add drained noodles to pan and mix with garlic tofu mixture. Pour noodle mixture into serving dish and top with: scrambled eggs handfuls of bean sprouts 3 tbsp crushed, roasted peanuts 3 tbsp chopped green onions 2 tbsp chopped cilantro Serve with lemon wedges. **available at most grocery stores.
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