Pad Thai is probably the most well-known Thai dish in the West. However, in Thailand it's just another 'street food' dish. There are also specialty restaurants which serve it (think not known for ambiance, but known for good tasty pad thai). It's not a dish which normally people would cook at home for dinner. It's more of a street-food snack, quick meal, or on-the-go food. This is a vegetarian version, with no fish sauce or shrimp. If you would like a non-veggie version, switch the soy sauce for fish sauce and add 1 table of [glossary]dried small shrimp[/glossary] when you add the chives.
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