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Recipe by Mary Cadogan

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1. Put the noodles in a large heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over them and leave for 4 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold running water.
2. Put the lime juice, cayenne, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl and mix well. Have all the other ingredients ready by the cooker.
3. Heat the oil and fry the prawns until warmed through. Add the spring onions and noodles and toss around. Tip in the lime juice mixture, then stir in the beansprouts and half the peanuts and coriander. Cook for 1 minute until everything is heated through.
4. Pile into a large dish, scatter with the rest of the peanuts and coriander, and serve with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce.

Nutrition per serving for two

531 kcalories, protein 27g, carbohydrate 62g, fat 20 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 2g, salt 3 g

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• annemiek

  04 November 2007

  annemiek commented on this recipe

  This is very yummy. I did omit the prawns because people in my family including myself are vegetarians. But I fried some eggs to go with, and everyone loved it.

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• GlastoGirl

  28 January 2008

  GlastoGirl commented on this recipe

  I was going to serve it on a bed of bok-choi but there wasn't any on the supermarket. So I added spinach and a little extra chili. Superb!

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• Moley

  20 March 2008

  Moley rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Fantastic recipe..added a couple of chopped basil leaves too - superb recipe and so quick and easy!!

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• T0xicCandy

  20 March 2008

  T0xicCandy commented on this recipe

  Brilliant recipe, really fresh and delicious. A great easy and quick recipe for a weeknight!

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• heather's

  08 May 2008

  heather's rated and commented on this recipe

  

  So easy, so tasty. I make it again and again

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• Naomi

  02 June 2008

  Naomi rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Definitely all the stars for this pad thai - really easy, really yummy. Added an egg at the end, like you do with fried rice, was brilliant.

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• aitchelle

  11 June 2008

  aitchelle rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I thought it was okay... not great, though.

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• Preya

  07 December 2008

  Preya rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This recipe was yummy, I added eggs and recommend others to do the same.

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• The Mac

  28 January 2009

  The Mac rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I thought this was very average Mary. I feel this recipe should be called thai prawn noodle salad....bit disappointed.

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• Doc83

  27 March 2009

  Doc83 commented on this recipe

  Really good recipe. Quick, easy and tasty. I added some chicken and egg, spot on.

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• Simpkins

  05 April 2009

  Simpkins rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy to make and very tasty. A real family pleaser!

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• glitterysparkle

  27 April 2009

  glitterysparkle rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Bit bland - not a favourite for me.

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• Girl Flower

  28 April 2009

  Girl Flower rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was very easy to make and ideal for after work. I added an egg as lots of you suggested. It was a good dinner but not amazing - I will make again though as I think I can improve on my first attempt. I did use the thin rice noodles as I could not find the thick ones and I think thick would be far better.

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• Costa Restauranteur

  12 May 2009

  Costa Restauranteur commented on this recipe

  This recipe is missing a key ingredient, tamarind pulp. I don't think I'd call it Pad Thai without it. No doubt some found it bland. You can buy it at an Asian market, already pressed and strained in a jar. Mix it with the fish sauce, chili and sugar, in a pot over low heat for 10 minutes or so, then proceed as directed.

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• Heather

  18 June 2009

  Heather commented on this recipe

  I added egg, red onion and red pepper and would probably add some mangetout next time. I found the sauce to be the perfect balance and I like things with a bit of kick.

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• margaret hughes

  20 August 2009

  margaret hughes commented on this recipe

  Doesn't say how many servings it makes

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• margaret hughes

  20 August 2009

  margaret hughes commented on this recipe

  Sorry my mistake !!!

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• s.hallett

  02 September 2009

  s.hallett rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Tasty although I added a little too much cayenne...would add some extra veg in next time though, may not be quite so traditional but would make it more balanced and a bit more varied to the eye.

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Ingredients

• 125g (half a 250g pack) rice noodles
• 3 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp light muscovado sugar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 200g cooked and peeled tiger prawns , tails left on
• 4 spring onions , sliced
• 140g bean sprouts
• 25g salted peanuts , finely chopped
• a small handful of coriander leaves

TO SERVE

• 1 or 2 limes , cut into wedges
• sweet chilli sauce

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Difficulty and servings

Serves 2-3

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 25-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 125g (half a 250g pack) rice noodles
• 3 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp light muscovado sugar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 200g cooked and peeled tiger prawns , tails left on
• 4 spring onions , sliced
• 140g bean sprouts
• 25g salted peanuts , finely chopped
• a small handful of coriander leaves

TO SERVE

• 1 or 2 limes , cut into wedges
• sweet chilli sauce

Nutrition per serving for two

531 kcalories, protein 27g, carbohydrate 62g, fat 20 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 2g, salt 3 g

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