Pad Ga Proa

These are very hot little firecrackers from the orient. They can be used to add spice to almost any oriental dish. They dry very easily and can be stored and used this way for a long time.

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Ingredients for Pad Ga Prow

Tofu / Paneer – 14 oz
Capsicum chopped – 1/2
Mushroom chopped – 4 oz
Carrot chopped – 1
Frozen green peas – 1/4 cup
Frozen sweet corn – 1/4 cup
Bean sprouts – 1/4 cup
Fresh Basil leaves – 1/4 to 1/2 cup or Dried basil leaves – 1 tbsp
Thai small green chiles – 5
Ginger grated – 1 inch
Garlic cloves – 5
Sriracha hot chili sauce – 1 tbsp
Soya sauce – 1 tsp
Red chile powder – 1 tsp (optional)
Brown sugar – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Vegetable oil – 1 1/2 tbsp

Steps to prepare Pad Ga Prao

Step I

Cut the tofu’s into desired shape.
Heat oil in non – stick pan. Place the tofu and shallow fry them adding little salt till they develop some color.
Transfer this to a plate and keep it aside.

Step II

Using mortar and pestle nicely crush the garlic cloves and green chiles.
In the same non stick pan, add the crushed garlic and green chillies, grated ginger and saute till it becomes brown on a high heat.

Step III

Add the carrot, capsicum, mushroom, green peas, sweet corn and saute them till they are cooked. you can use any vegetables of your choice.
Add sriracha chilli sauce, soya sauce, brown sugar, red chile powder and mix well and cook for a minute.

Step IV

Add water for desired consistency, salt to taste, shallow fried tofu, basil leaves and cook until all the flavors are well combined.
Pad Ga Prao is now ready. Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy.

Tip:

Vary the amount of green chilies and sauces as per your taste.
Use any vegetables of your choice.

From cookwithkushi.com