Phat Thai

Phat Thai

Try an authentic version of this classic Thai snack food. You can swap the prawns for thin strips of chicken if you like

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 12 mins

Plus soaking

Method

  1. Soak the noodles in cold water for up to 2 hrs, then drain and set aside. Using a pestle and mortar, pound the garlic with the chopped coriander stems or roots.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. When shimmering, add the garlic and coriander mix. Stir for a few moments, then add the prawns and pickled turnip, if using. Cook for 30 secs, then add the sugar. Add the noodles and stir for 1 min, making sure everything is well mixed. Add the eggs and cook for 2 mins more.
  3. Pour in the oyster and fish sauce, then add the beansprouts, lime juice, most of the spring onions, most of the roasted peanuts and most of the chilli. Toss and cook for around 2 mins, then serve scattered with coriander and the rest of the chilli, peanuts and spring onions.

750 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 94g, fat 30 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 5g, sugar 9g, salt 2.73 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2010.

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  • 07 April 2010

    Chantal commented on this recipe

    Wonderful recipe and well worth your time in the kitchen. Even my kids loved it!

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  • 24 April 2010

    my_dunh rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really yummy with lovely subtle flavours. Made this as a side for a dinner party... every last scrap was devoured!

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  • 12 May 2010

    lulujersey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really really good. Omitted the pickled turnip (where on earth would you buy that ?) and added a chopped chicken breast after adding the coriander and garlic paste along with the prawns. Will definately make again altough the portions are massive so will cut down on the noodles !!!

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  • 07 April 2011

    lizmarshallsay rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very authentic!

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  • 10 April 2011

    ro ro rated and commented on this recipe

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    This was FANTASTIC! Really gorgeous, me and my hubby loved it. Only change was no pickled turnips. Will certainly be making again. Light yet filling, sweet, sour, spicy, everything a good Thai dish should be.

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  • 08 May 2011

    Katy s rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely lushious!

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  • 21 June 2011

    EmSmith rated and commented on this recipe

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    The best fast food ever! This is a regular Sunday night staple for myself and my husband. I've tried dozens of recipes but this one of John's is close to perfection - although I do tend to prefer my prawns with the tails left on. And I still have yet to manage to track down those blasted pickled turnips.

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  • 18 August 2011

    elibet commented on this recipe

    You. Can buy pickled turnip from the Thai section of wing yip and other similar Chinese supermarkets - they are like slightly candied shreds of dried turnip

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  • 26 September 2011

    rubyroo33 commented on this recipe

    Brilliant dish. We used chicken instead of prawns and it was really tasty

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  • 19 October 2011

    matador rated and commented on this recipe

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    My partner's verdict - "a delight to eat"!

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  • 22 November 2011

    jpsboro rated and commented on this recipe

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    Once the prep is done (which doesnt take too long), simple and lovely fresh meal. Love it !

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  • 17 January 2012

    Lola rated and commented on this recipe

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    very good (tasted pretty similar to the local takeaway!).

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  • 06 February 2012

    Susan Angel rated and commented on this recipe

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    It was nice enough, but would prefer a recipe with slightly stronger flavours... may try it again but with chicken and see how that turns out.

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  • 24 May 2012

    BeckyM rated and commented on this recipe

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    I've tried so many recipes to get the authentic taste and this one is by far the best. Would happily eat this every night of the week!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 12 mins

Plus soaking

Ingredients

  • 400g thick, dried, flat rice noodles (banh pho), we used Thai Taste rice noodles from Waitrose
  • 4 large garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch coriander , stems or roots finely chopped, leaves reserved
  • 50ml vegetable oil
  • 200g raw prawns , peeled
  • 85g pickled turnips , chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 eggs , beaten
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 300g beansprouts
  • juice 1 lime
  • 1 bunch spring onions , sliced on the diagonal
  • 100g roasted peanuts , crushed
  • 3 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped
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750 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 94g, fat 30 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 5g, sugar 9g, salt 2.73 g

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