Pad Thai (Eating Well)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2
Authentic Pad Thai recipe with brown-rice noodles and shrimp
in Thai

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces wide rice noodles , preferably brown-rice noodles
2 teaspoons peanut oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 large egg , lightly beaten
8 ounces small shrimp , peeled deveined
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup sliced scallion top
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
490
Sugar
17g
Fat
13g
Pad Thai is a popular noodle dish from Thailand, served both as a street food and in restaurants. This particular recipe is a healthier version of the classic dish, using brown-rice noodles and shrimp. It is a great way to add some flavor and protein to your meal without going overboard on calories. The dish can be customized to your taste by adding more or less spice, depending on your preference.

Instructions

1.Soak rice noodles in hot water until softened, then drain and set aside.
2.Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds, then add beaten egg and scramble until set.
4.Add shrimp and cook until pink, then add noodles, mung bean sprouts, and scallions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
5.In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and chili-garlic sauce, then add to the wok and stir-fry until everything is well coated.
6.Stir in chopped peanuts and serve hot.

PROS

This Pad Thai recipe is a healthy version, using brown-rice noodles and lean shrimp.

The dish is packed with flavor and is a great source of protein from the shrimp and sprouts.

CONS

Using a lot of fish sauce in this recipe can make it high in sodium.

Calorie count can increase if more oil or peanuts are added while cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp is low in calories and high in protein, making it a great addition to any balanced diet.
Mung bean sprouts are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C and Iron.

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