Easy Thai Noodle Stir-fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 ounces wide rice noodles.
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3 tablespoons cooking oil.
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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8 ounces raw shrimp, chicken, or extra-firm tofu, diced small.
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2 eggs.
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1 cup bean sprouts, fresh.
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1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips.
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3 green onions, sliced.
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1/2 cup roasted peanuts.
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2 limes.
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1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped.
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3 tablespoons fish sauce.
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce.
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5 tablespoons brown sugar, light.
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar or tamarind paste.
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1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, add more if you want it spicier.
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2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (optional).
# Instructions:
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Boil the rice noodles following package directions until barely soft. Cool them under cold water and put aside.
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Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar or tamarind paste, Sriracha, and peanut butter (if using) in a small bowl to make your Pad Thai sauce.
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Warm up 1½ tablespoons oil in a big wok or pan over medium-high heat. Throw in chopped garlic, sliced bell pepper, and your protein choice, stirring often. Cook shrimp about 1-2 minutes each side until they turn pink, or cook chicken thoroughly for 3-4 minutes, turning just once.
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Move the protein and veggies to one side of your pan. Add a splash more oil and crack in the eggs, gently breaking them up with your spatula as they cook.
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Mix in the drained noodles, your sauce mixture, bean sprouts, and peanuts. Toss everything together until it's all warm and mixed well.
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Top with sliced green onions, extra peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Eat right away for the tastiest results.
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Keep any extra food in your fridge and eat it within 2-3 days.
# Notes:
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Cut up your protein and veggies a day before to save time.
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Try using tamarind paste instead of rice vinegar for a more genuine flavor.
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Skip the eggs and use tofu with extra soy sauce instead of fish sauce for a plant-based option.
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Make sure you're using gluten-free soy sauce if you need to avoid gluten.