Replace The Restaurnat Level Pad Thai With Simple, Easy & Low-Calorie Version

RECIPE: Sweet & Spicy Shrimp With Rice Noodles

What do you need?

1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon sambaloelek (ground fresh chile paste, such as Huy Fong)
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp $
4 ounces uncooked flat rice noodles (pad thai noodles)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted cashews $
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 green Thai chile, halved
12 sweet mini peppers, halved
3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrot $
1/4 teaspoon salt $
3/4 cup snow peas, trimmed
3/4 cup fresh bean sprouts

Note: This serving is for 4 people.

How do you make it?

Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl
Stir them well with a whisk
Add shrimp to vinegar mixture; toss to coat
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
Carefully drain them with cold water once cooked
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
Add oil to pan; swirl to coat
Add cashews, garlic, ginger, and chile to pan
Stir-fry these ingredients for 1 minute or until garlic begins to brown
Remove cashew mixture from pan with a slotted spoon, and set it aside
Increase heat to high
Add sweet peppers, carrot, and salt to pan
Stir-fry for 2 minutes only
Add shrimp mixture but do not drain
Stir-fry the whole combination for 2 minutes
Stir in noodles and peas
Cook them for 1 minute, tossing to coat
Return cashew mixture to pan
Add bean sprouts
Cook now for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, tossing frequently

& this was the last step! Your low calorie homemade Pad Thai is ready !!!

How many calories would you consume with this?

300 CALORIES

Good to know!

This is a low-calorie version of the restaurant Pad Thai with no compromise on flavors but a huge compromise on calories (which is a good thing). The sauce used in the recipe is pretty much comparable to the one used in high-end restaurants. This recipe also keeps the noodle portion in check so that you don’t overload on starch.

By : Natural Health News

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