Thai Noodles with Shrimps

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds maintain crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lime juice offers acidity with fewer calories.

Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened, about 20-30 minutes.

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

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

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

Push shrimp to one side of the skillet and crack the egg into the other side, scrambling until cooked.

Add soaked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with shrimp and egg.

Stir in fish sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar, mixing well to coat noodles.

Add bean sprouts and green onions, tossing for another 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over the noodles.

Serve topped with crushed peanuts, chili powder, and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens