


What’s the difference between pad thai and lo mein?Īlthough both are stir-fried noodle dishes that originated in Asia, they are different. The result is a simple recipe that produces complex textures along with many flavor profiles - salty, sweet, bitter, sour, spicy and umami. It can be customized with a wide variety of vegetables and proteins such as chicken, beef, or tofu. Traditionally, it is made with stir-fried wide rice noodles, eggs, a sweet, spicy, tangy sauce sauce, chopped peanuts, and lime juice. Pad Thai (or Phat Thai) is the national dish of Thailand and literally translates to “fried Thai.” Obviously, this isn’t traditional pad thai, but this is absolutely perfect for when you’re craving those flavors and still want something quick and easy with accessible ingredients. You guys, Trevor’s a tough critic when it comes to pad thai and even he went nuts over this dish! Trevor likes pad thai, Jennifer likes easy recipes.
