1. Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water; stand until just tender, drain.
2. Using a mortar and pestle, or small food processor, crush garlic, chilies and coriander to a paste.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Pour egg into wok; cook over medium heat, tilting pan, until almost set. Remove omelette from wok; roll tightly, slice thinly. Lightly fry tofu in batches in wok and place to side.
4. Heat remaining oil in wok or frying pan, stir-fry onion until soft but not coloured, add paste, tamarind concentrate, brown sugar, lime juice and tofu. Stir fry for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
5. Add half the nuts, sprouts and shallots; stir fry until sprouts are just wilted.
6. Add noodles, sauce and juice; stir-fry until hot. Remove from heat; sprinkle with omelette, cucumber, coriander, mint and remaining nuts, sprouts and shallots over pad Thai. Serve with lime wedges.

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