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Broccoli and shrimp Drunken Noodles

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A healthy and flavorful Pad Thai dish made with shrimp, broccoli stem noodles, and a rich, balanced sauce.

Ingredients for Broccoli and shrimp Drunken Noodles

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Broccoli Stalks, washed and trimmed

each

Coconut Oil

tablespoons

Garlic, minced

cloves

Medium Shrimp, deveined and peeled

0 lb

Tomatoes, chopped

cups

Fish Sauce

tablespoons

Coconut Aminos

tablespoons

Thai Chile, seeded and chopped

each

Lime Zest, grated

teaspoons

Fresh Basil, chopped

cups

Lime Wedges, for serving

each

How to Make Broccoli and shrimp Drunken Noodles

1. Prepare Broccoli Noodles

Begin by washing and trimming the broccoli stalks. Use a spiral vegetable slicer to create thin, noodle-like strips from the broccoli stems.

2. Heat Coconut Oil and Garlic

Heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.

3. Cook Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry them for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

4. Cook Eggs

Push the shrimp to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty space. Stir them gently until they just start to set, then mix everything together.

5. Add Tomatoes and Sauce Ingredients

Add the chopped tomatoes, fish sauce, coconut aminos, chopped chile, and grated lime zest to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

6. Add Broccoli Noodles

Stir in the prepared broccoli stem noodles. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce and heat through.

7. Add Fresh Basil

Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.

8. Serve

Serve the Pad Thai with lime wedges on the side.

Pitfalls and tips

Ingredient Prep

Pad Thai is a dish that comes together very quickly once you start cooking. Have all ingredients prepped and ready to go before you turn on the heat. This includes cleaning and deveining the shrimp, cutting the broccoli stems into matchstick-size pieces, and having the sauce mixed.

Taste and Adjust

Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning. You might need a pinch more sugar, a dash of fish sauce, or a few drops of lime juice to hit the perfect balance of flavors.

Sauce

Use quality fish sauce, tamarind paste, and palm sugar for authentic flavor. If palm sugar is unavailable, brown sugar is a decent substitute. Taste your sauce before adding it to the noodles; it should be a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory.

Fresh Herbs and Garnish

Serve with a garnish of fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. These add freshness, crunch, and an extra layer of flavor.

Protein Cookery

For the shrimp, cook until they are just opaque and pink. Overcooking will make them rubbery. Set them aside and add them back in at the end to prevent overcooking.

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