Pad Thai Recipe Chicken And Shrimp

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.

Boil water in a pot with a little salt.

Add 8 ounces of rice noodles and cook according to package instructions (3 minutes).

Drain the noodles and run them under cold water.

In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of tamarind paste, 1/3 cup of water, 1/3 cup of golden brown monk fruit, and 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper. Let simmer until sweetener has melted, then remove from heat.

In a large pan, heat peanut oil and add 0.5 pounds of shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway, then remove from heat and set aside.

Add more peanut oil to the pan and add 0.5 pounds of cubed chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until fully cooked through, flipping as needed, then remove from heat.

In the same pan, add the cooked rice noodles and the sauce mixture. Stir to combine and heat through.

Add in the bean sprouts and chopped green onions, mixing well.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped roasted peanuts and lime juice.

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