How To Make Pad Thai with Prawns | Authentic Thai Food | Family Recipe #1

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 warm water for five minutes, then drain and set aside.

In a pan, add oil, followed by shallots, garlic, and sweet radish. Stir for about one minute.

Add half-a-cup of dried shrimp and sauté for one minute.

Add tofu and sauté until it has a little bit of color.

Add the prawns and cook until they have a little bit of color.

Add the drained noodles to the pan and a little bit of water.

Pour in the Pad Thai sauce made from tamarind purée, palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice, and mix everything in the pan.

Reduce the heat and add two eggs without mixing them in immediately.

Once the eggs are cooked, mix everything together.

Add one cup of bean sprouts and chopped Chinese chives cut into one and a half inches.

Add ground peanuts and chili powder, then mix everything well.

Plate the Pad Thai and serve with sugar and chili powder on the side.

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