PAD THAI

Who knew Pad Thai was so simple to make?

1/2 c. ketchup

1/2 c. water

2 tbsp. peanut oil

1 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. cumin

a couple drops of sesame oil

450 g. pad thai rice noodles

300 g. raw shrimp

1 chicken breast, cubed

2 eggs

4 green onions, diced

1/3 c. peanuts, chopped (which I forgot)

250 g. bean sprouts

lime wedges

cilantro

Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Place noodles in a dish and pour hot water over them. Soak for 25-30 minutes and then drain. In a wok, heat some oil (I used peanut oil) and cook chicken and shrimp (you can do it in separate batches if you want).  Set aside and add a bit more oil to the wok if necessary. Add eggs and scramble for about 30 seconds, then add chicken and shrimp back to the wok. Add the noodles and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes. Toss in green onions, peanuts, bean sprouts, and ketchup mixture, stirring to coat. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.

Forgot the peanuts, but it was still delicious.