Trailblazer Pad Thai

Ingredients:

• 200g rice noodles
• 1 red chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass
• 3/4 cup shallots, finely chopped (divided)
• 3/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped (divided)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 jar pad Thai sauce
• Crushed peanuts (for garnish)
• Lime wedges (for garnish)

Method:

• Begin by boiling water in a pot. Once boiling, immerse rice noodles in hot water for 6-8 minutes or until they reach a tender consistency. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside for later use.

• Prepare the aromatic base by combining the red chili, crushed garlic, and finely chopped lemongrass.
• Finely chop the shallots and coriander, reserving half for later use.
• In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté the aromatic mix until fragrant.
• Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pan and cook until lightly colored.

• Pour in the jar of pad Thai sauce and stir to combine.
• Add half of the chopped shallots and half of the coriander to the pan, stirring to incorporate.
• Introduce the pre-soaked rice noodles to the pan and toss until well coated in the sauce. Heat the entire mixture until warmed through.

• To serve, use tongs to twist the noodles into bowls. Garnish each serving generously with the remaining shallots and coriander.

• Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the top and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the Pad Thai. Enjoy your Trailblazer Pad Thai!