pad thai wrapped in an egg net with fresh river prawns.
Banana flower is available at Asian groceries; soak in acidulated water to prevent browning. Egg net (khai yat sai) requires a well-seasoned or non-stick pan.
River prawns (kung mae nam) are large freshwater prawns; jumbo shrimp substitute. This presentation is served at special Thai restaurants for celebration meals.
Ingredients
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- 6 oz Dried rice stick noodles (3mm)
- 3 tbsp Tamarind concentrate
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce
- 3 tbsp Palm sugar, chopped
- 2 tbsp Water (for sauce)
- 3 tbsp Dried shrimp
- 3 tbsp Preserved radish, rinsed and chopped
- 5 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 4 oz Firm tofu, cubed
- 3 piece Shallots, sliced
- 4 clove Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 head River prawns or jumbo shrimp, head-on if possible
- 2 whole Eggs (for noodles)
- 3 whole Eggs (for net)
- 2 cup Bean sprouts
- 1 cup Garlic chives, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup Roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges
- ½ cup Banana flower, sliced thin (optional)
- 2 whole Fresh Thai chiles
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 6 oz Dried rice stick noodles (3mm)
- 3 tbsp Tamarind concentrate
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce
- 3 tbsp Palm sugar, chopped
- 2 tbsp Water (for sauce)
- 3 tbsp Dried shrimp
- 3 tbsp Preserved radish, rinsed and chopped
- 5 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 4 oz Firm tofu, cubed
- 3 piece Shallots, sliced
- 4 clove Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 head River prawns or jumbo shrimp, head-on if possible
- 2 whole Eggs (for noodles)
- 3 whole Eggs (for net)
- 2 cup Bean sprouts
- 1 cup Garlic chives, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup Roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges
- ½ cup Banana flower, sliced thin (optional)
- 2 whole Fresh Thai chiles
Instructions
Prep the noodles
Soak noodles in room temperature water 30 to 40 minutes. Drain. Combine tamarind concentrate, fish sauce, palm sugar, and water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves. Set aside. Soak dried shrimp 10 minutes; drain.
Ingredients
- rice stick noodles (6 oz)
- tamarind concentrate (3 tbsp)
- fish sauce (3 tbsp)
- palm sugar (3 tbsp)
- water (2 tbsp)
- dried shrimp (3 tbsp)
Make the egg nets
Beat 3 eggs well. Heat non-stick pan over low heat (250-275°F surface) with a thin film of oil. Drizzle egg in a thin stream, making a web pattern across the pan. Cook until set but not browned, about 1 minute. Carefully slide onto plate. Make 2 nets.
Equipment
- non-stick pan
Ingredients
- eggs for net (3 whole)
- vegetable oil (1 tbsp)
Cook the components
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over high heat (400-450°F surface). Fry tofu until golden; transfer to plate. Add prawns, sear 2 minutes per side until cooked; set aside. Add 1 tablespoon oil, then preserved radish and dried shrimp. Stir-fry 1 minute.
Equipment
- wok
Ingredients
- vegetable oil (3 tbsp)
- firm tofu (4 oz)
- river prawns (6 head)
- preserved radish (3 tbsp)
Stir-fry the noodles
Add shallots and garlic, stir 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and drained noodles. Pour sauce over. Toss until absorbed and noodles are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Push aside, crack in 2 eggs, scramble, fold into noodles. Return tofu. Add half the bean sprouts and garlic chives. Toss 30 seconds.
Equipment
- wok
- tongs
Ingredients
- shallots (3 piece)
- garlic (4 clove)
- vegetable oil (1 tbsp)
- eggs (2 whole)
- bean sprouts (1 cup)
- garlic chives (1 cup)
Wrap and serve
Place egg net on each plate. Mound pad thai in center. Fold net edges over to partially enclose. Arrange prawns on top. Garnish with remaining bean sprouts, peanuts, banana flower, lime wedges, and whole chiles.
Ingredients
- bean sprouts (1 cup)
- roasted peanuts (⅓ cup)
- banana flower (½ cup)
- lime wedges (1 whole)
- Thai chiles (2 whole)
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Banana flower is available at Asian groceries; soak in acidulated water to prevent browning.
- • River prawns (kung mae nam) are large freshwater prawns; jumbo shrimp substitute.
- • Egg net (khai yat sai) requires a well-seasoned or non-stick pan.
- • This presentation is served at special Thai restaurants for celebration meals.
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