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Sen lek: Otherwise known as the rice noodle, this noodle is one of the most commonly used in Thailand and the United States. Preparation generally takes form in boiling water. Served hot or cold, fried, steamed, or in broth, this noodle is the perfect addition to nearly every authentic Thai dish.
Pad Thai is Thailand's national dish, a flavorful stir-fry (pad in Thai) dish consisting of rice noodles, tofu, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and eggs. If it's made with meat, chicken and pork are some of the most popular choices.
The word pad means “fried” and the word Thai means “dish.” This dish is best prepared with rice noodles, stir-fried with eggs and tofu, seasoned with tamarind sauce and fish sauce, and topped with fresh bean sprouts, ground peanuts, chopped scallions, and limes.
Pad Thai was born in Thailand during the time of World War II. Interestingly, a dish as delicious as Pad Thai was created by a politician! The Prime Minister made this popular dish at the time. He was concerned about the country's high rice consumption.
Types of Thai noodles
- Sen Yai. Sen Yai are wide flat noodles made from white rice and is the largest noodle among all. ...
- Sen Lek. Sen Lek is a popular noodle type and is available at most restaurants in Thailand. ...
- Sen Mee. ...
- Ba Mee. ...
- Woon Sen. ...
- Giam Ee. ...
- Guay Jub. ...
- Pho.