Pad Korat

I just discovered this Thai recipe recently, and it's definitely a keeper! It's a wonderful combination of spicy and sweet. Links are provided for the harder-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups sliced meat of your choice (I used pork)
• 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground Thai chile peppers
• 4 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 cup water
• 8 ounces of rice noodles
• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 2 cups bok choy, cut into bite-sized pieces

Method

Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 15 minutes. While the noodles are soaking, heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and saute until aromatic. Add sugar. Keep stirring until dissolved. Add ground chile, fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, and water. Bring to a high simmer, then add meat and cook until done. Drain the noodles and put them into the wok. Stir-fry until the noodles absorb most of the sauce. Add the vegetables and stir-fry another few minutes or until your vegetables are cooked but still a bit crunchy. Enjoy!