Pad Thai
Thai Noodles
Pattaya, a beachside resort, is known for it’s lively nightlife and
in Thailand nightlife is always associated with amazing street food.
The most famous of these is Pad Thai. As the name implies, these
noodles were born and bred in Thailand. Although many think the tasty
noodles date back centuries, the truth is the dish is only about 60
years old. In fact it was created by the Thai government as a post war
stimulus package. The noodles helped to create new jobs in the rice and
restaurant industries, encourage spending and generate pride and
nationalism. (Maybe the US needs a special food stimulus dish?)
Authentic Pad Thai includes all four of the four of the food elements of Thailand called ‘Yum’: salty, sweet, sour and bitter.
Serves 6 – 8 adults
The Kit includes: Fish sauce, tamarind sauce, pickled turnips, dried
shrimp, dried rice noodles, chili powder, unsalted peanuts, palm sugar,
tamarind candies, shopping list for fresh items, step-by-step
preparation instructions, wok tips & techniques, a wok ‘cheat
sheet’, authentic table setting suggestions, and ‘Tea & Trivia’ to
enjoy after your meal.
Fresh ingredients you will need: Baked tofu, chicken, eggs, shrimp, green onions,lime juice,garlic and bean sprouts. |
