Pad Thai
Ingredients
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil (Replace with coconut oil if low histamine)
- 2 Tbsp all natural peanut butter (omit for low histamine)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce Replace with coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce for gluten free and low FODMAP)
- 1 Tbsp red Thai curry paste (see recipe) (omit for low histamine)
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar (Omit for low histamine)
- 8 oz skinless boneless chicken breast, cut in bite size pieces (Omit and replace with tofu for Vegetarian/Vegan)
- 2 Tbsp garlic infused oil
- 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 large carrots, julienned
- 1 medium zucchini, julienned
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- 1 lime, cut in 1/4s (omit for low histamine)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh cilantro and/or basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped (omit for low histamine)
Instructions
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Cook noodles per package directions, rinse and drain well.
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Add 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil and chicken to large non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat. When chicken is almost cooked through, add garlic oil, ginger, carrots and zucchini until veggies are al dente.
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While noodles and chicken are cooking, prepare sauce by combining remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil, peanut butter, coconut aminos, red curry paste, and vinegar.
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Add cooked and drained noodles to chicken and vegetables. Turn off heat. Drizzle sauce over and gently mix. If sauce seems too thick, add some warm water to the dish.
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Transfer mixture to a platter. Garnish with bean sprouts, fresh cilantro or basil and nuts.
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Squeeze 2 of the lime quarters over dish and reserve 2 for garnish on platter.
Recipe Notes
(Store-bought red curry paste often contains some garlic & onion. If Low FODMAP you can sub in homemade recipe found on Nourished Roots Recipe page.)