Pad Thai Carbonara

A fusion of two classic dishes, this creamy carbonara-inspired Pad Thai is made with bacon, Parmesan cheese, and egg yolks.

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak rice noodles in room temperature water 30 minutes prior to cooking.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together palm sugar, tamarind paste, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and reduce for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove sauce from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat a cast-iron pan or wok over high heat.

4. 4

   Add pork belly and sear for about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add oil, minced garlic, shallots, and turnips, and stir to incorporate.

6. 6

   Move the pork belly to the side of the pan and add the egg. Break the egg up with a spatula or wooden spoon and stir to scramble.

7. 7

   Add soaked rice noodles and stir to evenly incorporate all ingredients, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the reduced sauce and stir.

9. 9

   Add tofu, Chinese chives or green onions, and bean sprouts. Stir to incorporate and remove from heat.

10. 10

    When plating, make a divot in the center of the noodles and add the egg yolk.

11. 11

    Serve immediately with lime, peanuts, more sprouts and chives, and red chiles, if desired.

12. 12

    Enjoy!

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