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Pad thai

Marion GrasbyPailin's KitchenVersions tested by Marion Grasby, Pailin's Kitchen

2 creators made pad thai. Here's how their versions compare on time, cost per serving at Ontario grocery prices and difficulty, and which ingredients set each one apart.

Cheapest: Marion Grasby ~$4.39*/serving

  1. #1 by RecipesMD score

    Marion Grasby’s pad thai

    51score*
    Time
    not stated
    Per serving
    ~$4.39*
    You save
    ~$13.61* (76%)
    Difficulty
    Medium
    Health index
    82
    Ingredients
    12

    What’s different

    • chicken breast
    • Pad Thai sauce
    • bean shoots
    • chilli powder
    • spring onion

    Full recipe →Watch on YouTube ↗Machine-read

  2. 34score*
    Time
    not stated
    Per serving
    ~$7.01*
    You save
    ~$10.99* (61%)
    Difficulty
    Medium
    Health index
    62
    Ingredients
    18

    What’s different

    • palm sugar
    • water
    • fish sauce
    • tamarind paste
    • shallots
    • garlic
    • sweet preserved radish
    • chili flakes
    • +3 more

    Full recipe →Watch on YouTube ↗Machine-read

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pad thai

What makes Marion Grasby's Pad thai recipe and technique special?

Marion Grasby's take on Pad thai focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing southeast-asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pad thai at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pad thai recipe costs approximately $4.39 CAD per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pad thai ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pad thai can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Marion Grasby's Pad thai?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 9 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pad thai?

The official cooking video by Marion Grasby is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.