Mushroom- Shrimp Pad Thai

This is just a slurpy pad-thai joy.Pad Thai is a world wide love for many which brings out the real taste of Thai.I chose to use just mushrooms and shrimps and some home made Thai seasoning mix. The addition of these spices imparted an extra flavour to the Shrimps.The addition of lemon juice add the much needed splash of acid. Eating immediately after making them is shockingly very very bland, so I let it bloom overnight in the fridge for next day .The flavors marry each other and suddenly all the expected taste you want is there. In most cases these seasoning mixes are readily available at the local departmental stores, but why buy them when you can make them on your own.Also sometimes it is very cheap to make your own rather than buy.

Ingredients:

To make Thai Seasoning Mix:

• 2 tbsp garlic powder 
• 2 tbsp dried ginger
• 2 tbsp dried mint
• 1 tbsp ground dried chilies, 
• 2 tbsp dried lemongrass
• 2 tbsp dried lime zest
• 2 tbsp ground coconut
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp freshly ground white pepper
• 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Store in an airtight jar.

• 1 Pack / 8 Ounces of PadThai (Rice Noodles) 
• 2 tbsp Thai Seasoning Mix
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Onions sliced
• 100 gms Mushrooms thinly sliced
• 100 gms Shrimps
• 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce

Method:

Soak pad thai noodles in hot water for about 20 to 30 minutes.

In a large frying pan heat oil. Add shrimps and mushrooms and stir fry until cooked.Add the seasoning mix and 1 tbsp of water and fry for about 2 minutes.

Add the soaked pad thai and stir fry for another 2 minutes. Mix properly until the noodles are coated well with the seasoning mix.

Garnish with mushrooms and shrimps or with some spring onions. Serve hot.