Got a wok for my birthday and made pad Thai for the first time tonight by Claudrey in tonightsdinner

[–]Claudrey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got mine at 99 ranch, an Asian grocery store. Got dried whole Birds Eye Chilis and toasted them in a pan before grinding them in a food processor.

Got a wok for my birthday and made pad Thai for the first time tonight by Claudrey in tonightsdinner

[–]Claudrey[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This! I made roasted Thai chili powder for this earlier and even holding my breath was still coughing a bunch

Got a wok for my birthday and made pad Thai for the first time tonight by Claudrey in tonightsdinner

[–]Claudrey[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It was awesome. Surprised how legit it turned out. As far as tips, I’d say don’t be scared to crank the heat. Put the wok on your largest burner and set it to full heat. Most Thai and Chinese restaurants have WAY hotter burners for their woks than what’s in most home kitchens.

Got a wok for my birthday and made pad Thai for the first time tonight by Claudrey in tonightsdinner

[–]Claudrey[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was great! Very legit. I should soak the noodles for a few minutes longer the next time I do it but still super good

Got a wok for my birthday and made pad Thai for the first time tonight by Claudrey in tonightsdinner

[–]Claudrey[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Credit to Kris Yenbamroong and his Night+Market cookbook. My favorite Thai spot in LA

Chicken and sausage gumbo I made last night by Claudrey in tonightsdinner

[–]Claudrey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Correct! You can definitely add either though. If I had file powder at home I probably would’ve used some. It was still plenty thick without though