The recipe is a blend of authentic and western style. I also wanted to make the pad Thai sauce recipe without tamarind since tamarind is also not a common ingredient in most kitchens. And I figured most of you don’t have ground dried shrimp or preserved salted radishes in your cupboard 🙂 I wanted to make this recipe accessible to the busy home cook and with ingredients easily found at a regular grocery store. I make pad Thai every week! Is this an authentic pad Thai recipe? The next time, I promise it will be quick and easy. The first time you make this recipe, it will take a little longer (all recipes do the first time). If you love Thai food, it’s definitely worth a try. My goal for every recipe is to simplify to the greatest extent possible while still achieving maximum deliciousness. This one is a winner.

I combined four highly rated recipes to create this one. The flavors and textures in this sweet, salty, umami noodle stir fry are simply delicious. Think of the best pad Thai recipe as perfect Asian comfort food.

Cooking pad thai