PAD THAI NOODLES | pad thai recipe | rice noodles with prawns and chicken | thai rice noodles recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is more nutritious, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a budget option.

Soak rice noodles in hot water for 15 minutes until soft, then drain.

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes.

In a large non-stick pan, heat oil over medium flame.

Add marinated boneless chicken cubes and prawns, cooking until golden brown.

Remove chicken and prawns from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add chopped garlic and sliced onion, sauté until golden brown.

Add the soaked rice noodles to the pan with the sautéed garlic and onion.

Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss everything together.

Add the cooked chicken and prawns back into the pan, mixing well with the noodles.

Finally, toss in crushed roasted peanuts and serve hot with lime slices.

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