Soak the noodles in cold water, being careful not to break them. They will take a long time to soften. Soak the tamarind pulp with 1/2 cup water. Slice the chicken into thin pieces. Crush the garlic and the chilli. Bash the lemongrass and grind the peanuts.

Heat the oil and fry the garlic. Add the lemongrass, chicken, prawns. Chilli and egg and stir well. Add the noodles and continue to stir. Add the fish sauce, tamarind juice, stock, sugar and spring onion. Lastly add the beansprouts, stir quickly and remove. Garnish with peanuts.

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