The Key to the Best Pad Thai Is One Unexpected Ingredient

Pruitt Kerdchoochuen grew up in Thailand, splitting her time between the city of Bangkok and the northeastern town of Muak Lek, Saraburi. Outside of her regular kitchen job, she runs Thaiglish, an occasional Thai(ish) pop-up, as a way to stay connected to the flavors and memories of her childhood. She is constantly on the hunt for fresh Makrut lime leaves.