Pad Thai

• Rice Noodles4½ oz
• LimeJuice of 3
• Cayenne Pepper1/2 teaspoon
• Muscovado Sugar2 teaspoons
• Fish Sauce2 tablespoons
• Vegetable Oil2 tablespoons
• Tiger Prawns7 oz
• Spring Onions4 finely sliced
• Bean Sprouts5 oz
• Peanuts1 oz
• CorianderHandful
• Lime2
• sweet chilli sauceTo serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the noodles in a large heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over them and leave for 4 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold running water.

2. 2

   Put the lime juice, cayenne, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl and mix well.

3. 3

   Have all the other ingredients ready by the cooker.

4. 4

   Heat the oil and fry the prawns until warmed through.

5. 5

   Add the spring onions and noodles and toss around.

6. 6

   Tip in the lime juice mixture, then stir in the beansprouts and half the peanuts and coriander.

7. 7

   Cook for 1 minute until everything is heated through.

8. 8

   Pile into a large dish, scatter with the rest of the peanuts and coriander, and serve with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce.