Who needs take out when you can make your own Thai food at home?! This simple take on a Thai favorite will please the whole family with its sweet and savory flavors!
12oz. extra-firm tofudrained, wrapped in a clean dishtowel to remove excess moisture, and diced. Or use peeled and deveined shrimp
2clovesgarlicminced, about 1 tsp.
1/4cupThai fish sauceuse soy sauce or Tamari for a lower sodium option, sold with Asian foods
3Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2Tbsp. ketchup
3Tbsp. rice vinegar or use rice wine vinegar
2Tbsp. canola oilor use vegetable oil
2cupssugar snap peascut into 1/2-inch pieces, or use snap peas or frozen peas
4eggslightly beaten
3scallionsdark and light green parts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2cupunsalted roasted peanutsroughly chopped
1/3cupfresh cilantrochopped (optional)
1limecut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
If you are using rice noodles, put them in a large bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for 20 – 30 minutes until they are soft and pliable, and drain them. If you are using egg noodles, cook them according to the package directions until they are al dente and drain them.
Meanwhile, if you are using the tofu, drain and wrap it in a clean dishtowel to dry it. Cut the drained tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
In a blender, combine the garlic, fish sauce, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and ½ cup of water and blend until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the tofu or shrimp in a single layer and cook it, flipping occasionally, until it is lightly browned, about 5 minutes (if you are using the shrimp, cook it for about 3 minutes until it turns pink).
Add the peas and stir-fry them for 1 minute.
Drizzle the beaten eggs over the tofu or shrimp and peas and let everything quickly set for 10 seconds, then gently stir and let it set for 10 more seconds. Stir to make sure the eggs are set.
Drizzle the blended sauce over everything.
Add the scallions and noodles to the pan, reduce the heat, and toss gently until the sauce is absorbed.
Gently stir in the peanuts and cilantro (optional). Serve it with lime wedges.
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Soak the rice noodles or cook the egg noodles and store tossed with a little oil to prevent sticking, drain, wrap, cut, and refrigerate the tofu if using, peel the garlic, make and refrigerate the sauce, cut the snow or sugar snap peas, beat and refrigerate the eggs, slice the scallions, chop the peanuts and the cilantro (optional), cut the lime.Scramble Flavor Booster: Use the optional cilantro and serve it with sriracha or Asian chili garlic sauce.Tip: If you know that you won’t be able to make it to the grocery store to replenish your vegetables for a while and want some options that will hold up well in the fridge, green beans, snow peas, carrots, turnips, and parsnips have a longer shelf life than other vegetables.Video: Watch Jessica make it on Facebook Live!Like this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!