Name: Shrimp Pad Thai on the Lighter Side
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 oz packaged rice noodles (rice sticks); 2 tsp oil; 1 clove garlic (finely minced); 6 oz medium-sized shrimp (shelled and deveined); 2 oz fried firm tofu (cut into slices (optional)); 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 5 oz bean sprouts; 1 oz Chinese chives (or scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths); 1 tbsp crushed peanuts; lime wedges; 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce (Thai Kitchen brand for gluten free); 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp chili powder or more (to taste)