vegan
Pad Pak Ruam
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Mild
Pad Pak Ruam is stir-fried mixed vegetables — a classic Thai side dish of seasonal greens tossed in oyster sauce and garlic, vegan when made with soy sauce instead of oyster sauce.
Cultural Origin
Pad Pak Ruam is a Chinese-Thai mixed-vegetable stir-fry served across Thai rice-and-curry shops as a daily side. The dish is also a staple of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, where it is prepared in strict jay form without garlic, onion, or other 'rajasic' aromatics.
Allergens & Sensitivities
soygarlic
Key Ingredients
- mixed Asian greens
- garlic
- oyster sauce or soy sauce
- white pepper
- sesame oil
Where to Try It
Thai rice-and-curry shops and restaurants throughout the country as a standard side dish.
Tips
- Ask for 'nam man hoy' (oyster sauce) to be replaced with 'see ew khao' (light soy sauce) to make it fully vegan.