At 4:11 he says the rest of the tofu can continue marinating for another few MINUTES. Oh? Is is going to take them out the second the camera angle changes? I think he meant to say "hours" instead of minutes.
I love AB, but in my opinion, this dish looked too "eggy", undercooked, undersauced, and the tofu should've been cut into more manageable sized pieces.
Yeah there is this place on the north side called Thai Palace. There is one dude we call amazing Nick, he does the cooking the serving the cashing out (and I mean cash he has no credit machine) everything by himself. It is the most fresh and flavorful food and I always order chicken pad thai. What my man AB just made looks nothing like it.... and i'm an AB fan.
Definitely must use the standard metal spatula (NO TONGS!) And I'm quite sure the eggs go i after the noodles. He's using the wrong type and yes this is a MAJOR ERROR I'm afraid! In fact it's sacrilegious to be using the wrong type of noodles. We asians are very particular about our noodles!
Word of advice, make a big batch of the pad thai sauce before hand by boiling the tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar together. It keeps for months in a properly sealed container, and is so much more convenient than doing this every single time.
He chose the wrong kind of rice noodles. He got what is known as rice vermicelli, which is used for soups and in the popular Singapore rice noodle stir fry. Pad thai noodles are flatter. This is a major error on his part. Not having a wok spatula is also a huge mistake. You cannot properly stir fry with a pair of tongs. Also, he added the ingredients too rapidly. The sauce went in too early and cooled down the process. Bean sprouts went in too early.
Those are technical decisions to be left up to the cook, depending on personal preference. I have seen "real" Pad Thai with the thinner noodles, and even if it's not as common, it's hardly a "major error". As for things going in too fast and early, remember that most of the cooking time is edited out for television.
Also, I know for a fact that, in real life, Alton Brown uses a wooden wok spatula when he does large stir fries.
@Ostromite : I agree. Personally, I prefer flat noodles, the ones that look sort of like thin transparent egg noodles. I think they give a very nice texture to the dish, in combination with crushed peanuts. Also, while I'd use lime juice to top the dish, given a choice I'd rather garnish with lime leaves, or even lime zest, than with whole lime wedges, just because I think lime wedges take up too much space on the plate. A small bowl of lime wedges on the side would be nice, though.
this man is correct i'm afraid. been to thailand many times and im sad to say maybe alton should have taken this trip!
the attention paid to the tofu was weird also, only a few places do i see this product getting used. fresh peanuts to roast and salt yourself, my god the man has obviously never went to thailand... pad thai on a bbq, i dont get it, neither would bbq ppl. you need a good hot gas heat.
good eats is awesome, this aint one though in my opinon. :(
Maybe it's just my budget talking, but this episode seems to highlight a pretty expensive meal to make one's self. No wonder there are so many "Chinese" restaurants.
Works either way. His wok is probably too small for the larger radius side of the ring and rests on the grill grates and wobbles instead of being held by the ring.
Yeah it technically "works either way," but one way is the correct way, and one way is incorrect. The larger the ring radius, the better, since the wok will end up sitting closer to the heat source. If the ring had a greater diameter than the wok, I would understand, but that isn't the case.
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No, the smaller side of the wok ring faces up. The whole purpose of a wok ring is stability, and using it upside down completely negates that. The quarter- to half-inch of space the ring elevates the wok makes very little different if you have an appropriate heat source.
He really isn't stir frying....no wear enough heat...total lack of sizzle and steam. He should have the wok in the coals if he wants to do it that way...
I think your comment is forgetting this is for TV they where not really cooking to eat here if they where the camera would only see steam. Ten mins over a gill as he said would be all you need.
It worked on Yan Can Cook and great chefs....I do find it totally hilarious that people are so rabid that they -1 me over, and over for telling the truth. I love the show but facts are facts...
At 4:11 he says the rest of the tofu can continue marinating for another few MINUTES. Oh? Is is going to take them out the second the camera angle changes? I think he meant to say "hours" instead of minutes.
MrPlanx 2 months ago
I love AB, but in my opinion, this dish looked too "eggy", undercooked, undersauced, and the tofu should've been cut into more manageable sized pieces.
hawaiidispenser 1 year ago
6:37 "like swimming, playing golf, or sitting still on your sofa" lol.
wilang052 1 year ago 3
he should have mentioned at the end no jet lag.
boblabon 1 year ago
lol at when he is sitting in a wok rolling around
whalewatcher321 1 year ago
Yeah there is this place on the north side called Thai Palace. There is one dude we call amazing Nick, he does the cooking the serving the cashing out (and I mean cash he has no credit machine) everything by himself. It is the most fresh and flavorful food and I always order chicken pad thai. What my man AB just made looks nothing like it.... and i'm an AB fan.
Avendoralder 1 year ago 2
The tamarine.. oh god its like 1839201389203812 lemons in a teapsoon of paste.
Shadow194 1 year ago
Definitely must use the standard metal spatula (NO TONGS!) And I'm quite sure the eggs go i after the noodles. He's using the wrong type and yes this is a MAJOR ERROR I'm afraid! In fact it's sacrilegious to be using the wrong type of noodles. We asians are very particular about our noodles!
mrsbudak 1 year ago
It's kinda funny to see the legal team people just rocking there in the background XD
boredoutofherwits 2 years ago
Word of advice, make a big batch of the pad thai sauce before hand by boiling the tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar together. It keeps for months in a properly sealed container, and is so much more convenient than doing this every single time.
chiconspiricy 2 years ago 6
hahaha, he is sitting in a wok
dethflip23 2 years ago 5
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Is it just me or does the finished product not look so good?
Zuckdawg 2 years ago
He chose the wrong kind of rice noodles. He got what is known as rice vermicelli, which is used for soups and in the popular Singapore rice noodle stir fry. Pad thai noodles are flatter. This is a major error on his part. Not having a wok spatula is also a huge mistake. You cannot properly stir fry with a pair of tongs. Also, he added the ingredients too rapidly. The sauce went in too early and cooled down the process. Bean sprouts went in too early.
Doleafol 2 years ago
Those are technical decisions to be left up to the cook, depending on personal preference. I have seen "real" Pad Thai with the thinner noodles, and even if it's not as common, it's hardly a "major error". As for things going in too fast and early, remember that most of the cooking time is edited out for television.
Also, I know for a fact that, in real life, Alton Brown uses a wooden wok spatula when he does large stir fries.
Ostromite 2 years ago 20
@Ostromite : I agree. Personally, I prefer flat noodles, the ones that look sort of like thin transparent egg noodles. I think they give a very nice texture to the dish, in combination with crushed peanuts. Also, while I'd use lime juice to top the dish, given a choice I'd rather garnish with lime leaves, or even lime zest, than with whole lime wedges, just because I think lime wedges take up too much space on the plate. A small bowl of lime wedges on the side would be nice, though.
honeybadger81 7 months ago
this man is correct i'm afraid. been to thailand many times and im sad to say maybe alton should have taken this trip!
the attention paid to the tofu was weird also, only a few places do i see this product getting used. fresh peanuts to roast and salt yourself, my god the man has obviously never went to thailand... pad thai on a bbq, i dont get it, neither would bbq ppl. you need a good hot gas heat.
good eats is awesome, this aint one though in my opinon. :(
omad84 2 years ago
Maybe it's just my budget talking, but this episode seems to highlight a pretty expensive meal to make one's self. No wonder there are so many "Chinese" restaurants.
DBroncoz 2 years ago
why on earth would you scramble the egg separately and so early?
DemonTaoist 2 years ago 2
one suggestion from a Thai like me. Try flat rice noodles instead. make it look and taste a bit better. well it's just what we do here in Thailand.
RChayS0M 3 years ago 4
how you gonna say "bon voyage" at the end of a Thai episode? SAWADEE KHAP!"
goldeneagles2011 3 years ago 4
stir frying can be as hazardous as sitting on a sofa. :)
zboishcha 3 years ago
"Wok this way" ... Grooooooooooooooan
khesed 3 years ago
Alton I love you man but you have the wok ring upside-down!
acahill8 3 years ago
Works either way. His wok is probably too small for the larger radius side of the ring and rests on the grill grates and wobbles instead of being held by the ring.
starian1234 3 years ago
Yeah it technically "works either way," but one way is the correct way, and one way is incorrect. The larger the ring radius, the better, since the wok will end up sitting closer to the heat source. If the ring had a greater diameter than the wok, I would understand, but that isn't the case.
acahill8 3 years ago
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No, the smaller side of the wok ring faces up. The whole purpose of a wok ring is stability, and using it upside down completely negates that. The quarter- to half-inch of space the ring elevates the wok makes very little different if you have an appropriate heat source.
Ostromite 2 years ago
he did place the smaller side of the wok ring up...
oldsoulyoungbody 2 years ago 9
He really isn't stir frying....no wear enough heat...total lack of sizzle and steam. He should have the wok in the coals if he wants to do it that way...
NoirMusic 3 years ago
I think your comment is forgetting this is for TV they where not really cooking to eat here if they where the camera would only see steam. Ten mins over a gill as he said would be all you need.
LeonWolf 3 years ago 3
It worked on Yan Can Cook and great chefs....I do find it totally hilarious that people are so rabid that they -1 me over, and over for telling the truth. I love the show but facts are facts...
NoirMusic 3 years ago
^^
"Oh right, I'm already home. I love this place! lololol"
thoughtLayer7 3 years ago 5
Tell your kids it's beef stew and just watch the fun unfold!
shamelesshussy 3 years ago 4
...don't eat this.
starian1234 3 years ago 2
mmmmmmmmmmmmm pad thai is delicious!!!!!!!!
asphalt20 3 years ago 4