pad thai
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- 1 pad thai、Thai-style stir-fried rice noodles
It refers to pad thai, a well-known Thai dish of stir-fried rice noodles with a sweet, tangy, and savory flavor.
pad thai、Thai-style stir-fried rice noodles
A Thai dish made by stir-frying rice noodles with ingredients such as egg and bean sprouts in a sweet, tangy, and savory sauce.
Learning notes
Explanation
ผัดไทย is the name of one of Thailand's best-known noodle dishes. It is usually made by stir-frying rice noodles with ingredients such as egg, tofu, bean sprouts, and Chinese chives. Tamarind, sugar, and fish sauce commonly provide its tangy, sweet, and savory flavor. Crushed peanuts, chili, and lime are often served alongside it. The word ผัด means “to stir-fry,” and ไทย means “Thai,” but ผัดไทย functions as the established name of this particular dish. When ordering by the plate, จาน is used: ผัดไทยหนึ่งจาน means “one plate of pad thai.”
Usage
This word is commonly used when ordering at street-food stalls, casual eateries, and restaurants, as well as when reading menus or talking about Thai food. An ingredient can follow the name to identify a variety, as in ผัดไทยกุ้งสด, “pad thai with fresh shrimp.”
Caution
It does not refer to Thai stir-fried food in general; it names a specific noodle dish. It is normally made with rice noodles rather than wheat noodles. Because it may contain shrimp, fish sauce, peanuts, or other allergens, ask about the ingredients when necessary.