Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Pad Thai

Delicious living.

1/2 cup fresh lime (1 med lime = 1/4 cup)
6 T  Soy sauce
6 T natural cane sugar
1-2 t crushed red pepper flakes
4 T virgin coconut oil
8 oz chicken
8 oz Thai rice noodles
4 large shallots thinly sliced
3 cloves of garlic
2 carrots thinly sliced diagonal
8 ounces about two handfuls of bean sprouts
1/3 cup roasted peanuts crushed
lime wedges of garnish

combine lime juice, sugar, soy sauce and pepper flakes in a small bowl, stirring thoroughly.

Place 2 T coconut oil in a skillet over high heat and add chicken. Fry until browned about 3 minutes.

In a large bowl pour hot water over noodles to cover and let soak for 6-8 minutes.

Place 2 T coconut oil a wok with high heat. Add shallots and garlic, add carrots, lime juice mixture, chicken and noodles. Remove from heat and add bean sprouts.

Garnish with lime and cilantro.