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Pad Thai

Cultural Context

Pad Thai is a popular street food in Thailand, known for its balance of flavors and textures. It combines stir-fried rice noodles with a variety of ingredients, often reflecting local tastes and available produce. The dish has roots in Chinese cuisine and was popularized in Thailand during the mid-20th century as part of a national campaign to promote Thai identity.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1-2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
1 zucchini, cut into half moons
2 carrots, julienned
2 sweet bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped fresh herbs- basil, mint, cilantro and scallions
2 eggs
juice of 2 limes
1/2 cup finely crushed peanuts
8 oz rice noodles
3 tablespoons vegan fish sauce (or regular fish sauce)
2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or sub soy sauce)
2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate/paste
3 tablespoons water
2-3 tablespoons brown sugar (or sub alternative sweetener)
1-2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (sambal oelek)

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is more nutritious, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

shrimp

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: chicken breast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

fish sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: soy sauce

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a budget option.

1

Whisk together the sauce. Set aside.

2

Cook/soak noodles according to package instructions.

3

Add a tablespoon of oil to a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Quickly stir-fry the zucchini, peppers, onion and carrot until crisp tender, about 2 minutes, taking care not to overcook. Add the garlic and cook additional 30 seconds. Remove the veggies from pan.

4

Drain noodles. Add second tablespoon of oil to the pan and stir-fry the noodles, coating in a bit of the oil. Push them to the side and add the eggs. Let sit for 30 seconds or so and then scramble them up into bits. Remove pan from heat. Add the sauce and veggies tossing to combine. Fold in the fresh herbs, juice of two limes and peanuts.

5

Serve with additional peanuts, sriracha and squeeze of lime. DELISH.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletwok

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

shellfishpeanuts

Also Known As

Phad ThaiPad Thai Noodles

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