THAI FRIED NOODLES

A very pleasing presentation of soft noodles and bean curd combined with fresh vegetables and crunchy peanuts.


Preparation Time : 10 min.
Cooking Time : 10 min.
Serves 4.

Ingredients
3 cups rice noodles
1 cup tofu, cut into cubes and fried
4 spring onions , chopped
1 cup bean sprouts
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
3/4 teaspoon chilli powder
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons soya sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons oil
salt to taste
For the garnish
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 lemon wedge

Method
1. In a wok, heat the oil and add the crushed garlic
2. Add the fried tofu, spring onions, beans sprouts, peanuts and noodles.
3. Add the chili powder, sugar, soya sauce, lemon juice and salt.
4. Serve hot, garnished with the coriander and chopped peanuts.
5. Place the lemon wedge on the side of the plate.

Tips
The fried vegetables need to remain sprightly and crisp.
This dish should be prepared as close to serving time as possible as reheating it is not possible.