Artichoke Pad Thai

---

For a lighter take on the classic thai dish, a can of artichokes serves as a hearty meat substitute. The picture shows the preparation with maifun noodles, but the method is the same with rice noodles.

---

Steps

---

Cook rice noodles according to directions on package.

---

Add oils to a medium sauce pan or skillet , then add garlic , ginger , and 3 chopped green onions and cook for 5 minutes , stirring frequently.

---

Add rice noodles and blend thoroughly.

---

Add all remaining ingredients except for egg whites and cilantro , and blend thoroughly.

---

Heat for about 5 minutes while stirring.

---

Blend egg whites in thoroughly and cook until opaque , about 2 minutes.

---

Serve with lime wedge and cilantro.

---

Ingredients

---

rice noodles, green onions, garlic cloves, ginger, tamarind paste, honey, peanut butter, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chinkiang vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, serrano pepper, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, bean sprouts, egg whites, fresh cilantro, lime