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Water Spinach Pad Thai
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thai

Water Spinach Pad Thai

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thai

Springy noodles, tender water spinach and a savoury-sweet glaze, tossed together in minutes. Ready in 17 minutes including prep.

Prep 12 min Cook 5 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Eggs2
  • Spring Onions3, sliced
  • Peanuts80 g
  • Fish Sauce2 tbsp
  • Rice Noodles250 g
  • Bean Sprouts150 g
  • Shallots3 cloves, minced
  • Tamarind Paste3 tbsp
  • Noodles250 g
  • Water Spinach400 g
  • Coconut Oil2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Thai Basilhandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the noodles a minute shy of the packet time, drain, and toss with a splash of the Coconut Oil so they don't clump.

  2. 2

    Heat the rest of the Coconut Oil in a wok until it shimmers, then flash the garlic for a few seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the water spinach and cook until just done, then splash in the fish sauce.

  4. 4

    Slide the noodles in and toss vigorously for 60 seconds so every strand picks up the sauce.

  5. 5

    Finish off the heat with spring onions and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

For deeper flavour, toast the red curry paste in the oil before adding anything wet.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How to cook Thai Water Spinach recipe - เธœเธฑเธ”เธœเธฑเธเธšเธธเน‰เธ‡ - Thai chef food ยท on YouTube