The BEST Pad Thai Recipe (Easy Restaurant Style!)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is more nutritious, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a budget option.

Cook the flat rice noodles according to the packaged instructions until just tender, then rinse under cold water.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: fish sauce, soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice vinegar (or tamarind), sriracha, and optional peanut butter.

Heat 1½ tablespoons of cooking oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the diced chicken breast and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add minced garlic in the last minute of cooking.

Push the chicken and garlic to the edges of the pan, add a bit more oil, and pour the beaten eggs into the center. Scramble the eggs until cooked.

Add the cooked noodles, sauce mixture, bean sprouts, and roasted peanuts to the pan, tossing until well combined.

Garnish with chopped green onion, lime wedges, and cilantro, then serve immediately.

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