Shrimp Pad Thai On The Lighter Side

Ingredients

• 3 oz packaged rice noodles (rice sticks)
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 6 oz medium-sized shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 oz fried firm tofu, cut into slices (optional)
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• 5 oz bean sprouts
• 1 oz chinese chives (or scallions), cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 tbsp crushed peanuts
• lime wedges
• 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce (thai kitchen brand for gluten free)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp chili powder or more, to taste