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Eating The Best THAI STREET FOOD in BANGKOK for 48 Hours 😋 Wow

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Spicy Thai Street Food

Cultural Context

Originating from the bustling streets of Thailand, Spicy Thai Street Food reflects the vibrant flavors and aromas of Thai cuisine. Street vendors often prepare these dishes quickly, making them a staple for locals and tourists alike. The combination of fresh ingredients and bold spices creates a dish that is both satisfying and flavorful. Today, variations can be found around the world, adapting to local tastes while maintaining the essence of Thai street food.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz rice noodles
1 lb chicken
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Thai basil leaves
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
2 tablespoons chili paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups bean sprouts
1/2 cup green onions, chopped

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is plant-based and often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch with fewer allergens.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more widely available and still aromatic.

1

Arrive at a small restaurant in Bangkok and order Pad Kra with pork and an egg on top.

2

Observe the cooking process and note the aromas of the dish being prepared.

3

Taste the Pad Kra and describe the flavors, noting the spiciness and the balance of ingredients.

4

Order a vegetarian version of Pad Cu, which is made with wide rice noodles.

5

Taste the Pad Cu and describe its savory flavor, noting the soy sauce and presence of greens and tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletmixing bowlmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanutssoy

Also Known As

Pad PedPad Thai

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