HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP PAD THAI AT HOME| EASY & LOW SODIUM RECIPE | ASIAN DINNER | THE UNSALTED KITCHEN

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.

Cook noodles according to package instructions, just until tender. Rinse under cold water.

Mix the sauce ingredients together. Set aside.

Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic, shrimp, and bell pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 1-3 minutes on each side. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.

Push bell pepper to the side of the pan. Add more oil if needed and add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs, breaking them into small pieces as they cook.

Add noodles, sauce, bean sprouts, peanuts, and cilantro to the pan (reserving some peanuts and cilantro for topping). Toss everything to combine.

Top with green onions, extra peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately!

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