Pad Thai

thailand · street food · noodles · cooking

Rice noodles rule. Pad thai is made with flat rice noodles that get tossed around in a super hot wok until they're tender and mixed with all the other ingredients.

Peanuts make it special. Crunchy peanuts are sprinkled on top and mixed into the dish, giving it a nutty flavor that makes pad thai taste completely different from other noodle dishes.

Shrimp or tofu. Most pad thai includes shrimp for protein, but you can also use tofu if you prefer, and the noodles soak up all the flavors either way.

Sweet and tangy balance. Sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce create a perfect mix of sweet, salty, and sour tastes that make pad thai so craveable and unique.

Street food treasure. In Thailand, pad thai is sold by street vendors from food carts, making it one of the most popular quick meals people can grab and eat on the go.