Pad Thai
🇹🇭 A dish from Thailand
A stir-fried rice-noodle dish balancing sweet, sour and salty, finished with crushed peanuts and a wedge of lime.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | Rice noodles, fish sauce, tamarind, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts, often shrimp |
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| 🔥Cooking method | Stir-fried fast in a wok over very high heat |
| 👅Flavour & style | Sweet–sour–savoury, tangy from tamarind; iconic street food |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | Lunch · street food |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Pad Thai come from?
Pad Thai is a dish that originated in Thailand.
What is Pad Thai?
A stir-fried rice-noodle dish balancing sweet, sour and salty, finished with crushed peanuts and a wedge of lime.