As told to me by the owner, sitting at the bar during one of my last visits to Burlington in 1996. Just learned that Five Spice Cafe burned to the ground 2 years ago. Best pad thai ever.
Heat oil in wok. Add:
1/2 onion, sliced.
1-1/2 tsp minced garlic. Don’t let it brown.
1 tsp hot pepper (sambal olek).
1/2 cup coconut milk.
1 Tbs fish sauce (Squid brand).
1/2 tsp sugar.
Bring to a simmer. Add:
Sugar peas, 1 nectarine, sliced.
Simmer until nectarine is soft. Add:
1/2 pound shrimp. Cook through until pink. Don’t overcook.
Chopped cilantro.
Serve over rice.
wow! is it really you? this sounds delectable aside from the shrimpy part
miss you.