Name: Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 200g Rice noodles (WG); 150g Shrimp or chicken; 2 Egg; 1 cup Bean sprouts; 3 stalks Green onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Tamarind paste; 1.5 tbsp Fish sauce; 2 tbsp Peanuts (crushed); 1 Lime

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Soak noodles in warm water 15 minutes until pliable. Drain.
2
Mix tamarind paste and fish sauce for the sauce.
3
Heat wok on high. Cook protein first, set aside.
4
Scramble eggs in same wok. Add garlic, then noodles.
5
Add sauce, toss well. Add bean sprouts and green onion.
6
Return protein. Serve with crushed peanuts and lime wedge.

*Pro Tips

1
Very high heat is essential — wok should be smoking
2
Do not overcook noodles — they should be chewy
3
Add more lime for authentic Thai flavor

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Whole grain noodles lower the GI. Shrimp/chicken adds protein. Tamarind may help lower blood sugar levels.

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