PAD THAI Restaurant and Home Version Recipe video

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce is easier to find and offers a similar umami flavor.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles lower carbs while spaghetti is a budget-friendly alternative.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while cashews are often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, and tofu is a cost-effective protein source.

Soak rice noodles in room temperature water for 45 minutes to an hour.

Cut firm tofu into strips or cubes and marinate for about an hour.

Chop shallots and garlic, then cook gently in peanut oil with shrimp paste until translucent.

Add half of the chili flakes and cook for another minute.

Add soaked rice noodles and mix well.

Push noodles to one side, add more oil, and fry marinated tofu.

Add the rest of the chili flakes and continue frying.

Push mixture to the side and pour in the egg, frying until solidified.

Add garlic chives and stir around.

Add chopped peanuts and mix well.

Add the sauce and stir to combine.

Add lime juice and more chopped peanuts if desired.

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