Thai Food Festival Bahrain

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is plant-based and often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch with fewer allergens.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more widely available and still aromatic.

Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened, about 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and onions, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in bell peppers and carrots, cooking until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine with the chicken and vegetables.

Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, stirring well to coat everything evenly.

Add chili paste to taste, mixing thoroughly to incorporate the heat.

Fold in Thai basil and bean sprouts, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.

Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish.

Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens