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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
8 oz chewy wide cut rice noodles
1 lb firm tofu
1/2 cup ground peanuts
2 tablespoons tamarind
3 tablespoons palm sugar syrup
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chives
2 cups bean sprouts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

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

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

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

1

Stir fry ground peanuts and firm tofu in a hot wok.

2

Add a handful of chewy wide cut rice noodles.

3

Pour in Tamarind and palm sugar syrup.

4

Crack an egg into the mixture and stir.

5

Finish with chives and bean sprouts, then flip to combine.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

large panspatulabowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianegg-free

Allergens

shellfishpeanuts

Also Known As

Phad ThaiPad Thai Noodles

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