Pad Thai Origin Ingredients (IMAGE)

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Pad Thai Origin Ingredients

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In the late 1930s, the leader of Thailand introduced the dish to his country in an effort to define a national identity and improve nutrition. The Thai government distributed the recipe and encouraged vendors to sell it throughout the country. Ironically, the dish's iconic chiles aren't very tied to Thailand.

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Graphic: Álvaro Valiño, Kelsey Nowakowski and Colin Khoury

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