Pad Thai is usually served with more noodles than meat and veggies usually stir-fried with loads of oil. Try this recipe to replace noodles with carrots which can reduce oil.
Ingredients ( Serve 2 )
200 g Pork Mince
8 ~ 10 Medium King Prawns
2 Carrots ( Can replace with Zucchini or Cucumber )
2 Eggs
2 stalk Water Celery ( Can replace with bean sprouts )
1. Add all the marinade except cornstarch and water to the pork mince. Mix well, then add cornstarch follow with water. Let is stand for 10 ~ 15 minutes.
2. Removing just the outer layer that was exposed to the ground. Then, hold the carrot by the thicker end and slide the vegetable peeler away from you. This will produce thin ribbons of carrot. Continue to shave from the same place in order to get wide ribbons. Cut water celery into sticks, separate with the leaves. Remove the trim off the root of spring onion. Cut the green tops lengthways with a knife. Zest lime using a citrus zester, the green part only.
3. Beat the eggs slightly, add 1/2 tsp sugar and punch of salt and mix well.
4. Remove the shrimp eyes and legs to the shrimp with scissors. Use a toothpick to remove the vein at the third section of shrimp.
Method
5. Stir-Fried Eggs. Heat half of the coconut oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the egg. Stir-fry for 1 minute or until cooked but not golden. Transfer the egg to a bowl.
6. Stir-Fried Mince Pork ~ Heat the remaining oil in the same pan over a high heat and add the pork. Stir-fry, breaking up any lumps with the back of a wooden spatula. Turn to low heat and cover with lid for about 1 ~ 2 minutes or until cooked and golden. Transfer to a bowl.
7. Stir-Fried Shrimp ~ Add the prawns and cashews. Add some water, stir-fry for another 2 ~ 3 minutes, turn over until just cooked. Transfer to a bowl.
8. Stir-fried vegetables ~ Add chunks of water celery and carrots, stir-fried until carrots are just tender as you like. Add Thai spicy mixture, toss gently to combine. Add water celery leaves, pork, eggs and spring onion. Mix well quickly, transfer to a serving platter, place shrimp and serve.