Pom's Pad Thai

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity, while vinegar can mimic the tanginess of tamarind.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can provide umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative, while walnuts are often cheaper.

Put palm sugar in a pot on high heat to make it turn golden color.

Once the palm sugar is golden, add tamarind and fish sauce, and boil for 2-3 minutes.

Turn off the heat to finish the pad thai sauce.

Cut Chinese chives into one-inch pieces.

Cut firm tofu into four pieces.

Soak rice noodles in cold water with salt before using.

Heat a wok and add oil.

Once the oil is hot, add Chinese chives and cook until golden.

Add tofu and prawns, cooking for 2-3 minutes until prawns turn pink.

Add eggs and stir to cook them through.

Add soaked rice noodles and the prepared pad thai sauce, mixing well.

Add bean sprouts and Chinese chives, ensuring everything is well combined.

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