Shrimp Pad Thai

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is plant-based and often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity with lower cost.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and budget-friendly.

Sauté red pepper and garlic in olive oil until soft.

Add shrimp and cook fully.

In a separate pan, cook eggs and chop them.

Combine brown sugar, fish sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, and sriracha to make the sauce and set aside.

Pour the sauce in with the shrimp and veggies.

Add cooked rice noodles and chopped eggs to the skillet.

Pour in 1 cup of bean sprouts and stir well until bean sprouts are slightly soft.

Remove from heat and add cilantro, remaining bean sprouts, and green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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