Shrimp Pad Thai

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is plant-based and often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity with lower cost.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and budget-friendly.

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

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

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.

Push shrimp to one side of the skillet and add beaten egg to the other side.

Scramble the egg until fully cooked, then combine with shrimp.

Add softened noodles to the skillet along with fish sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar.

Toss everything together until noodles are heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for an additional minute.

Remove from heat and garnish with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.

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