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Pad Thai

Popular Thai street food with a mix of sweet, salty, and sour flavors.

45 min total (prep 15 · cook 30)· Serves 4· Intermediate·New
Pad Thai
Pad Thai, Thailand's most famous noodle dish, was introduced during World War II as a way to promote Thai nationalism and economize rice consumption.

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Method

  1. 1
    Soak noodles in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2
    Cook shrimp in a pan until pink, set aside.
  3. 3
    Scramble eggs in the pan, then add noodles.
  4. 4
    Mix in shrimp, bean sprouts, fish sauce, tamarind paste.
Chef's tips
  • Adjust tamarind paste for desired sourness.
  • Add chili pepper to taste for heat.

The story

Pad Thai, Thailand's most famous noodle dish, was introduced during World War II as a way to promote Thai nationalism and economize rice consumption.

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