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Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai

Contributed By: icareforyogurt
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons Peanut oil, divided

1 pound Extrafirm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 cups Finely shredded napa (Chinese) cabbage

1/4 cup Thai fish sauce (such as Three Crabs)

3 tablespoons Brown sugar

6 tablespoons Rice vinegar

2 tablespoons Ketchup

1 tablespoon Lime juice

2 tablespoons Creamy peanut butter

1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)

1/4 cup Water

1 teaspoon Cornstarch

1 pound Medium shrimp, cooked and peeled

2 cups Thinly sliced green onions

1/2 cup Chopped fresh cilantro

1 pound Uncooked wide rice noodles (bánh pho)

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sauté 4 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Spoon tofu into a large bowl. Add cabbage to pan; sauté 30 seconds or until just beginning to wilt. Add cabbage to tofu. Remove pan from heat.

Combine fish sauce and next 6 ingredients (through chili garlic sauce). Combine water and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk; stir into vinegar mixture.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté 1 minute. Add vinegar mixture; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add shrimp mixture, green onions, and cilantro to cabbage mixture; toss to combine.

Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well. Add noodles to cabbage mixture; toss well to combine.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Shellfish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Asian
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 339
Total Fat: 7.8g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g
Carbohydrates: 48.8g
Protein: 16.8g
Calcium: 80mg
Sodium: 819mg
Iron: 2.7mg
Fiber: 2g