It's that easy to prepare the delicious national dish of Thailand called Pad Thai. The harmonious mix of sweet, sour, salty and umami flavors is the heart of the Pad Thai recipe.
The dish is also known outside of Thailand, and its distinctive taste comes from one ingredient in particular: tamarind paste. The seasoning paste is known for its sweet and sour profile, which is often described as a combination of dates and citrus fruits. Ingredients such as soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, chicken and lime juice bring the flavors salty, sweet, Sour and Umami into play.