1 red chilli, roughly chopped
1 red chilli, sliced
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
5cm/2in piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
Β½ lemongrass stalk, tough outer part removed, inner stem finely chopped
1 lime, juice only
Β½ lime, juice only
4 Thai shallots or banana shallots, roughly chopped
3 Thai shallots or banana shallots, roughly chopped
1 large Thai shallot or banana shallot, finely sliced
200ml/7fl oz coconut milk
400g/14oz pad Thai noodles, cooked according to packet instructions, drained and refreshed in cold water
1 tbsp soft brown sugar
Β½ tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
125g/4Β½oz roasted salted peanuts, crushed
2 tbsp roasted salted peanuts, crushed, to serve
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
Β½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
12 large raw tiger prawns, heads and shells removed, de-veined
150g/5oz cooked shelled prawns
2 lime leaves, finely chopped