Mung bean sprouts are a traditional veggie to find in pad thai. However, the store was out of mung bean sprouts. I thought this represented a perfect opportunity to demonstrate substitution of ingredients on the blog in this vegan spaghetti squash pad thai. It happens in real life, so why not here?
Instead of mung bean sprouts, I decided to swap in shredded carrots. Maybe not as traditional, but just as delicious, and represents what every home cook needs to learn to truly master your craft. Deal with the unexpected and find a solution. A good life lesson as well. Continue reading
