Fad Thai

Tonight I got home late so needed to cook something quick and easy for one to satisfy my grumbling tummy which does not like being left empty until 9pm. I call this Fad Thai because I fancied Pad Thai but didn't have all the appropriate ingredients so kinda made do with what I'd got. This recipe is perfect for something quick, simple and fresh. 

For one - 

Chicken (I had cooked left overs from a whole roast the other night) 

1 spring onion

1 small carrot, thinly sliced

1/4 of a red pepper

1/2 'basket' of noodles (larger appetites my want more) 

1 egg beaten

1 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp crunchy peanut butter 

2 wedges of lime

Handful of fresh coriander, chopped

If using dried noodles, boil a pan of water. While the water is heating up prep all the veg. Once veg is prepped and water boiled place dried noodle in the water to cook as per packet guide. 

In a wok heat the olive oil and throw in the chopped spring onions and pan fry for a couple of minutes then throw in all the other veg and chicken (if using raw chicken cook this off separately first). Stir fry these for a minute and then add in the fish sauce and peanut butter and mix well to combine with other ingredients. 

By this point the noodles should be cooked. Remove cooked noodles from the water and add to the wok. Then add the beaten egg and mix well to spread evenly throughout the ingredients. 

Once the egg is cooked, which should only take a couple of minutes, squeeze in a wedge of lime and stir in half the coriander. 

Serve quickly and garnish with the other lime wedge and sprinkle with coriander. 

Easy peasy lime squeezey!

I'm loving Damon Albarn's new album, Everyday Robots.  The title track is helping me chill out after a hectic day.