Pad Thai |
Again I go back to Wikipedia which says that , “Thai cuisine is the national cuisine of Thailand. Balance, detail and variety are of paramount significance to Thai chefs. In his book The Principles of Thai Cookery, renowned celebrity chef, writer and authority on Thai cuisine McDang wrote
"What is Thai food? Every country in
the world has its own food profile. It reflects its culture, environment,
ingenuity and values. In the case of Thailand, these words come to mind:
intricacy; attention to detail; texture; color; taste; and the use of
ingredients with medicinal benefits, as well as good flavor.
We not only pay attention to how a dish
tastes: we are also concerned about how it looks, how it smells, and how it
fits in with the rest of the meal. We think of all parts of the meal as a whole
- sum rap Thai (the way Thais eat), is the term we use for the unique
components that make up a characteristically Thai meal."
Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly
prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge. It is known
for its complex interplay of at least three and up to four or five fundamental
taste senses in each dish or the overall meal: sour, sweet, salty, bitter and
spicy. Australian chef David Thompson, a prolific chef and expert on Thai food,
observed that unlike many other cuisines:
"Thai food ain't about simplicity.
It's about the juggling of disparate elements to create a harmonious finish.
Like a complex musical chord it's got to have a smooth surface but it doesn't
matter what's happening underneath. Simplicity isn't the dictum here, at all.
Some westerners think it's a jumble of flavours, but to a Thai that's
important, it's the complexity they delight in.”
So this is my attempt at making Thai
Food... I have in the past tried my hand at Veggie Thai Curry, A delicious rice in coconut milk( I realize now I have never got down to posting it) and some others that I have forgotten about!!
But this was totally different as I had guests
at home my daughter’s friends, making this and the Blintzes taking pics and
pouring rain things were in a chaos. Finally I did not get to taste any of the Pad Thai as the kids had loved it and finished it all.
My kids are thrilled about it. They keep
reminding me that i have not eaten this awesome dish.etc etc.... Well I do want to eat this instead of drooling over the pics.... This is my entry for Blogging Marathon were we are on a whirlwind tour around the World in 30 days!!
Pad Thai |
Vegetarian Pad Thai
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups flat
rice noodles
- 4 tbsp oil
- ½ tblspn garlic,
chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup cabbage, finely sliced
- 4-5 baby corn, sliced
- 3 tbsp peanuts roasted and
roughly chopped
- ¾ cup
paneer cubes ( I did not use)
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup chopped spring
onion greens
For
The Garnish:
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp spring onion
greens, chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander (dhania)
, chopped
Method:
- In large bowl soak rice
noodles in warm water to cover until they are limp and white, about 45
minutes in my case. Please follow the instructions of your package.
- While noodles are soaking mix
lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, chilli sauce and 1 tablespoon water in small
bowl. Set aside.
- In kadhai/wok heat
oil over high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger and
stir-fry 30 seconds.
- Add the beans sprouts, then add
carrot strips and green onions and stir-fry 1 minute.
- Add peanuts and baby corn, mix
well and cook on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes stirring continuously.
- Add lime juice mixture.
- Drain noodles and
add to kadhai/ wok along with the cabbage.
- Cook covered until they
soften and curl, about 1 minute.
- Divide mixture among serving
plates, sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with a slice of lime and
coriander.
Pad Thai |

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Pad Thai has a such a great mix of flavors! Sorry you didn't get any. It gives you an excuse to make it again.
ReplyDeleteSad that you did not get to taste but am glad you found an awesome recipe to please the guest. Pad Thai is one the most known and popular Thai dish. Nice pick for this country.
ReplyDeletePad thai is my weakness, i can have it anytime.. am in love with ur plate, they looks simply awesome Archana.
ReplyDeleteNice choice for Thailand. As Varada mentioned, it gives an excuse for you to try it again to please yourself and I bet your family would be glad.
ReplyDeletePad thai is something that I have been meaning to make Archana..you must make it again and enjoy!..
ReplyDeleteThis is my husband's fav!! I somehow never got to make this for him :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my absolute favorite noodle/ Thai dish..
ReplyDeleteLooks so colourful and absolutely delicious..
ReplyDeleteMy fav. Pad thai... Looks inviting and tempting.
ReplyDeleteone of my favorite Thai dishes
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite dishes and its been ages since I made / ate this dish..
ReplyDeletePad thai looks delicious .My favorite ..
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