Super-fast Pad Thai

Super-fast Pad Thai

This classic Thai dish from Good Food reader Emily Cramer is made using mainly storecupboard ingredients, and it's on the table in under 15 minutes

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Method

  1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the noodles and cook for 3 mins, adding the peas and prawns for the final min. Drain, and set aside while you heat the oil in a large frying pan.
  2. Fry the noodles, prawns, peas, beansprouts and spring onions, tossing to coat in the oil for a few mins. Push everything to one side of the pan and pour in the egg. Stir until cooked, then mix everything well. Toss through the peanuts, soy and sweet chilli sauce so everything is combined. Scatter with the coriander and serve.

Per serving

405 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 51g, fat 14 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 4g, sugar 7g, salt 2.7 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2010.

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  • 16 September 2010

    hummingbird rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this as a day to day meal and it went down extremely well. I followed the recipe and found it to be lovely as it is. Over time I might end up changing a few bits as you do. But this recipe is delicious as it is!!! You MUST TRY it!!

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  • 17 September 2010

    Angie commented on this recipe

    Quick, easy and absolutely delicious. I was a bit sad my kids ate all theirs up, as I was looking forward to scoffing whatever they left. Will definately be making this again.

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  • 25 September 2010

    yummy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very quick & easy to make. You could probably add other veg like shredded carrots or courgettes, great for using up leftovers!

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  • 26 September 2010

    sweet tooth rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    lovely, could use more soy and sweet chilli and I used chicken instead of prawns, really good week night meal

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  • 27 October 2010

    LucyB82 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Fab recipe for an evening meal. I had forgotten to get anything out of the freezer for dinner but it didn't matter with this recipe and it was so quick. I added carrots and mushrooms too.

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  • 25 March 2011

    Ellie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    fantastic storecupboard/freezer + those remaining scraps of veg in the fridge recipe! we added a chilli as we like some heat, but appart from that it was great.

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  • 23 June 2011

    alice4991 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    great recipe - really easy and quick - great week night meal! and a nice change to stir fry. added baby sweet corns and sugar snap peas. you could add all kinds of vegetables. all used uncooked fresh prawns as they have a much nicer texture and taste. you can definatly play around with this recipe - adding more or less of all ingredients. this ones a keeper!

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  • 19 August 2011

    Rebs rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really good, simple and satisfying! I used tofu instead of prawns as I'm vegetarian, and it worked very well.

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  • 04 October 2011

    Jacqueline rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really enjoyed this great flavours an so quick and easy to make. Love it!

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  • 23 January 2012

    Frenchie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Quick, easy and tastey! I blended the nuts to make them smaller, and also added in one of the ready mixed chinese stirfry packs to add more veg. Result was a definate success and I have been asked to make it again next time we have visitors!

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  • 14 March 2012

    carolj commented on this recipe

    sounds yummy, will be trying this with leftovers, thanks!!

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  • 24 April 2012

    JennyH10 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Missed out the egg and beansprouts and added sesame oil. Very nice for a quick, healthy meal. Will definitely make it again and make sure I have beansprouts and eggs in the fridge next time!

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  • 25 April 2012

    mrshwc commented on this recipe

    Lovely flavour (I used extra sweet chili sauce) but both times I've made this the noodles came out gummy. Any tips? Perhaps I need a wok and a bigger saucepan?

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  • 11 September 2012

    Elena rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Good recipe but I find that it is better if you add more sweet chilli sauce. I also add some fish sauce for a bit more flavour. Have tried this with prawns and chicken and I think I preferred it with chicken. Really simple and quick to make too.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 200g rice noodles
  • 140g frozen peas
  • 200g frozen prawns
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 100g beansprouts
  • small bunch spring onions , sliced
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 3 tbsp roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • small bunch coriander , leaves only
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Per serving

405 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 51g, fat 14 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 4g, sugar 7g, salt 2.7 g

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