Pad Thai (Fried Noodles With Shrimp) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp, uncooked
1 (8 ounce) package Thai rice noodles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons asian chili-garlic sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedge

Preparation

Peel and devein shrimp, set aside.
Cook noodles in boiling water 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
Saute minced garlic cloves in hot vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2 inutes.
Add shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink.
Add beaten egg to shrimp mixture in skillet.
Cook shrimp mixture over medium heat, without stirring, until egg begins to set.
Stir until cooked, breaking up egg.
Add sugar, fish sauce, and garlic-chili sauce, stirring until blended.
Add noodles and cook 1 minute or until thoroughy heated.
Sprinkle with the onions, peanuts and cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges for each diner to squeeze lime juice over top.