Pad Thai

Pad thai is probably the most famous dish outside of Thailand and something that tourists rave and hype about. So famous we almost didn't include it on the list. Medium sized rice noodles are stir fried with a host of ingredients like tofu, peanuts, shrimp, green onions, bean sprouts, garlic, pepper, fish sauce and lime juice. A scrambled egg mixed into the noodles seals the dish together and ensures deliciousness. Pad Thai is great to eat with a squeeze of lime and ground peanuts. Again, a spoon or two of sugar, chili flakes, and vinegar, are always an option by way of condiments. Pad Thai is available in countless street carts around the city. A stationary street cart is located right inside the gate of the Wat Ratchaburana (temple) near the Saphan Phut market. Chakkraphet Road, Wangburapha Subdistrict, Phra Nakorn District. Open in the late afternoon to late at night.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste, such as sambal oelek 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1/2 cup julienned mixed vegetables (carrots, yellow squash, zucchini) 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, sliced into strips 12 medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 pound medium-wide rice noodles, soaked in warm water until softened and drained 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Chopped Romaine lettuce, for garnish Mung bean sprouts, for garnish

Directions In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, peanut butter, and chili paste until smooth. Heat a large wok over medium-high heat, and add canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and let cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetables, chicken, and shrimp, and stir-fry until chicken and shrimp are browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss to coat. Add peanut/spice paste, brown sugar and cider vinegar and toss to distribute. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Spread chopped romaine on a platter. Serve pad Thai on top of lettuce and garnish with mung bean sprouts, lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts.

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