Pad Thai


 

 

 

Yield/ Servings: 20

AMOY Lo Mein Noodles 5 lb
Cooked shrimp or chicken 2 1/2 lbs
fish Sauce 2 1/2 cups
Bean sprouts 4 lbs
Scallions, finely chopped 10 cups
Sugar 1 1/4 cups
Rice Wine Vinegar 1 1/4 cups
Cayenne or Red pepper flakes 1 tbsp
Peanut Oil 2 cups
Minced Garlic 1 cup
Large Eggs 8
Chopped roasted peanuts 2 1/2 cups
Mince fresh Cilantro 2 1/2 cups
Fresh Lime juice 1/2 cup
Ketchup 1/2 cup

Directions:

1. Blanche noodles in hot water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain excess water.
2. In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, vinegar, cayenne, and sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
3. In a wok or large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp/chicken and cook until the shrimp/chicken are just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
4. Add the eggs and cook, stirring, until just set, about 45 seconds. Add the sprouts, scallions, fish sauce mixture, and noodles, and cook, stirring until warmed through. Add the shrimp, peanuts and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving platter and toss with the cilantro and limejuice. Serve immediately.