How To Make Thai Noodles Step By Step! Simple & Cheap Meal!

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a good protein alternative and often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor with lower calories.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and often less expensive.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and flavor.

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

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

Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add cubed tofu and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Push tofu to one side of the skillet and crack an egg into the other side.

Scramble the egg until fully cooked, then mix with tofu.

Add soaked rice noodles and stir to combine with tofu and egg.

Pour in fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until noodles are heated through.

Add bean sprouts and chopped green onions; toss to combine.

Sprinkle chili powder to taste and mix well.

Remove from heat and garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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