Pad Thai Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pad Thai Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Bud W This popular Thai noodle dish has a delicate balance of spicy, sweet, salty, and sour flavors. This recipe is based on a traditional Bangkok-style version of the dish. It is not swimming in sauce like many Western versions found in restau

Ingredients

7 ounces 1/4-inch thick rice stick noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons raw peanuts, or more to taste
6 Thai chile peppers, seeded and minced, or more to taste
1 shallot, minced, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 pound boneless chicken, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/3 cup extra-firm tofu, cut into matchsticks
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
1 egg
1/4 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed (optional)
1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh chives (optional)
1 lime, juiced

Instructions

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are flexible but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to smoke. Add oil; heat until it shimmers. Add peanuts; cook and stir until roasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from wok.
Stir chile peppers, shallot, and garlic into the oil; cook and stir until garlic just begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and tofu; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Add noodles, stirring quickly to mix in and prevent them from sticking. Add sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and white pepper together; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Push noodle mixture to one side of the wok; crack egg into the empty space. Stir until scrambled, 1 to 2 minutes; fold into noodles. Stir in shrimp; cook until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Add roasted peanuts, bean sprouts, chives, and lime juice; cook and stir until flavors combine, 1 to 2 minutes more.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pad Thai Noodles good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pad Thai Noodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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