You couldn’t live a week without a dose of Asian takeout…but all that late-night ordering is making a serious dent in your “someday I’ll own a home” savings. For a cheap, fun and healthier alternative, try making your own Thai food.
Ingredients
8 ounces rice stick noodles
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons roasted peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 shallot, finely minced
½ pound peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into small pieces
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
4 cups bean sprouts
1 cup thinly sliced scallions, about two small bunches
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
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| lily -- Los Angeles | |
| I order Thai takeout at least once a week. Maybe I should try making it for a change...It will probably be a lot cheaper and a lot healthier! | |