Pad Thai rice

Step 1

Soak the shrimp in 1/4 cup hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the rice and cook for 8 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold water. Drain well, then set aside.

Step 3

Heat half the vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add egg and cook until set. Flip and cook other side briefly, then turn out onto a board. Roll up and cut into thin strips.

Step 4

Heat remaining oil in a wok over high heat. Add ginger, garlic, chilli and shrimp. Stir-fry for a few seconds. Add rice and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peanuts, soy and fish sauce, lime juice, onion and egg and cook only until combined. Stir in coriander and serve.