Pad Thai

Origin: Thailand

Pad Thai, a traditional dish from Thailand
Photo of Pad Thai via Wikimedia Commons.

A stir-fried noodle dish commonly served as a street food, known for its balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as part of a campaign to promote national identity.

Key ingredients

  • Rice noodles
  • Shrimp
  • Tofu
  • Bean sprouts
  • Eggs
  • Tamarind
  • Fish sauce
  • Palm sugar
  • Lime
  • Peanuts

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