How to make Shrimp Pad Thai Easy Recipe | Savory, Tangy, Salty Comforting Noodle Dish

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.

Heat oil in a pan.

Add shallots and onion to the pan.

Add tofu and dehydrated mini shrimp to the pan, cooking until the shrimp is seared.

Let the shrimp rest to avoid overcooking.

Prepare the pad thai noodles separately.

Add the pad thai sauce to the noodles and coat well.

Push the noodles to the side of the pan and crack in the eggs.

Scramble the eggs and stir everything together.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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