Authentic Thai Recipes: Pad Thai, Pad Siew Ew, Green Curry

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians, while chicken is often more affordable.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber, while regular pasta can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Soak rice noodles in hot water until soft.

Prepare the sauce by mixing tamarind sauce, palm sugar, and salt in a pan until melted, then let it sit for 1 hour.

Heat 3 teaspoons of oil in a pan.

Add tofu to the pan and cook until slightly charred.

Add shallots and dried shrimp to the pan.

Crack an egg into a bowl, scramble it, then add it to the pan with the tofu and shallots.

Add the soaked noodles to the pan and stir-fry with the sauce until well mixed.

Add bean sprouts and scallions to the mixture and stir-fry until combined.

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