Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish that balances sweet, sour, salty, and savory flavors, often garnished with crushed peanuts and lime. It is a quintessential street food in Thailand, reflecting the nation's vibrant culinary culture and social dining traditions.
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Ingredients
- 200g
- 2 tbsp
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 100g
- 100g
- 2
- 50g
- 2 cloves
- 30g
- 1 wedge
- 1 stalk
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Thai
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Pad Thai was popularized in the 1930s-40s as part of a national campaign to promote Thai nationalism and reduce rice consumption during economic hardship. It was influenced by Chinese stir-frying techniques and adapted to local tastes and ingredients.
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