Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai

Description

I made some substitutions since I can’t get the more traditional ingredients where I live. This is still a delicious Asian-inspired dish that my girlfriend and I love. Garnish with chopped peanuts, chile flakes, and lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 1 ½ cups soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 4 ounces maifun (rice noodle sticks)
  • boiling water to cover
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, or more as needed
  • 1 cup chopped green onions (green parts only), divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 eggs, well-beaten
  • ½ cup frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped kimchi
  • 3 ounces fresh bean sprouts

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 13 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 2

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