Cook Pad Thai from scratch- Gluten free Pad Thai recipe, authentic

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.

Soak 200 grams of tamarind in 2 liters of water for about 15 minutes until soft.

Drain the tamarind and mix with 300 grams of palm sugar and 1 tablespoon of salt, stirring for about half an hour until thickened.

Fry sliced garlic leaves in a wok until slightly yellow and fragrant.

Add dry shrimp and tofu, continuing to fry until they change color and become fragrant.

Crack in eggs and mix together with the other ingredients in the wok.

Add pad thai noodles and fry until they soften, about 1-2 minutes.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared pad thai sauce and continue frying.

Mix in bean sprouts and garlic leaves, then serve with crushed peanuts, lemon, and dry chili.

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