Kwitiaow Phad Thai

Ingredients

1/2 c peanut
7 oz shrimp
4 oz firm bean curd
3 tb prsrvd sweet radish
3 shallots
4 eggs
11 oz rice
1/4 c chicken stock
3 tb shrimp
3/8 c peanuts
4 slices scallions
15 bean sprouts
1 c water
1/2 c tamarind juice
3/8 c palm sugar
1 tb soya sauce

Instructions

**(sen lek or woon sen), soaked in cold water for 7 to 10 minutes, if dried Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a pan and boil until reduced to about 2/3 cup. Set aside to cool. Heat the oil in a wok or pan until very hot, then add the prawns and bean curd and stir-fry lightly for 1 minute. Add the preserved radish and shallot, fry for 1 minute, and break in the eggs. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the noodles and chicken stock. When the noodles are soft (about 2 minutes), add the dried shrimp, peanuts, spring onions and bean sprouts. Add the sauce, fry for a couple of minutes and serve. Serve accompanied by chopped peanuts, chopped dry chillies, sugar, lime wedges, spring onions, and fresh bean sprouts, all in small saucers.