Ultimate MALAYSIAN STREET FOOD in Penang!! 🇲🇾 5 MUST-EAT Foods in Penang, Malaysia!!

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is cost-effective.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: homemade peanut sauce

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted soy sauce

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is more accessible.

Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

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

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

Add tofu and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Toss in bean sprouts and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet and mix well.

Drizzle peanut sauce and soy sauce over the noodles.

Add chili paste and mix until evenly coated.

Garnish with coriander, lime wedges, and cucumber slices.

Serve hot with sambal on the side.

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