Pad Thai
OriginThailand
Year1938
Key IngredientsRice noodles/Shrimp/Peanuts
About Pad Thai
Promoted by Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram as part of a Thai nationalism campaign. Standardized as the national dish to unify the country. Combines Chinese noodle techniques with Thai flavors. The tamarind sauce gives it the signature sweet-sour taste. Street vendors cook it in under 3 minutes.
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