A Nut-Free Pad Thai That's Also High In Protein

Ingredients

• 8 oz flat rice noodles ((about 1/4-inch/5-mm wide))
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar ((or 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate))
• 1 tbsp ketchup ((omit if using tamarind))
• 1 tsp sambal oelek
• 1/4 cup chicken stock or water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp shallots or red onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
• 8 oz chicken or turkey (cut into 1/4-inch (5-mm) thick slices)
• 1 large bunch green onions (cut on the diagonal into 1-inch (2.5-cm) lengths)
• 3 cups bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
• 4 Lime wedges
• 2 tbsp flaxseeds ((optional))