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    Home » Thai Recipes » Pad Cha Talay

    Pad Cha Talay

    Published Feb 11, 2023 · Modified Feb 11, 2023 by Renee · Leave a Comment · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Pad Cha Talay is a Spicy Thai Stir Fry with Seafood. It has aromatics like Thai basil, lime leaves, green peppercorns, and finger root.

    Pad cha talay in a plate with a gold spoon.

    If you love seafood and spice, then this dish of Pad Cha Talay is for you. 'Pad Cha' translates to stir fry finger root, or 'Grachai'. It's in the same family of ginger, but much smaller like a finger. And 'Talay' translates to seafood.

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    • Ingredients
    • Stir Fry Sauce
    • How To Make
    • How to Serve and Store
    • Pad Cha Talay Recipe

    Ingredients

    There are quite a few ingredients for Pad Cha Talay, and some may be hard to find. I was able to get everything from my local Asian market, but I will also link some of the hard to find ingredients below.

    Ingredients for pad cha in dishes with text labeled.
    • Young Green Peppercorns
    • Finger Root (Grachai)
    • Makrut Lime leaves
    Squid, shrimp, and mussels on a white plate.

    For the seafood, I'm using carved squid, shelled mussels, and shrimp. The squid and the mussels were already cooked and I bought them from an Asian market.

    All the seafood was frozen and I thawed it according to their package directions. Feel free to use any type of seafood you like, clams, scallops, or a firm white fish.

    Collage of garlic cloves and Thai peppers (whole and crushed)

    This dish is typically served very spicy, you can adjust the heat based on your preference.

    Here I have about 12 cloves of garlic and 15 Thai bird's eye chili peppers. Place them into a food chopper or mortar and pestle to grind.

    Stir Fry Sauce

    The stir-fry sauce is salty with a slight sweetness and umami. Here's what you'll need:

    • Oyster Sauce
    • Golden Mountain Soy Sauce
    • Fish Sauce
    • Sweet Soy Sauce
    • Dark Soy Sauce

    How To Make

    Like most stir fry's, once you have all your ingredients prep, the cooking part comes together quickly. Use a large skillet or wok and make sure you have some good ventilation!

    Pan fry the crushed garlic and Thai chilis in oil for about a minute. Then add the shrimp and flip each piece over once to cook both sides. Add the squid, mussels, and the stir fry sauce.

    Completed stir fry in a large white skillet.

    Then all the remaining ingredients get added except for the Thai basil leaves, save those for the very end.

    At this point, taste to see if any additional seasoning is needed. Turn the heat off and add the basil leaves then toss to combine.

    How to Serve and Store

    Serve the Pad Cha Talay with a side of steamed Jasmine rice. If it's too spicy you can add a Thai Omlet to help bring down the heat.

    Overhead view of pad cha talay on a plate with a side of rice.

    If you have leftovers you can store the Pad Cha Talay in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I typically don't like to reheat seafood, because it can get rubbery. So this dish is best eaten right after cooking.

    Seafood stir fry on a plate with a side of rice.

    Pad Cha Talay Recipe

    Renee
    Pad Cha Talay is a Spicy Thai Stir Fry with Seafood. It has aromatics like Thai basil, lime leaves, green peppercorns, and finger root.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • Large Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon Oil
    • 12 cloves Garlic
    • 10-15 Thai Birds Eye Chilis
    • 9 Shrimp (raw)
    • 9 pieces Carved Squid (cooked and usually frozen)
    • 12 Mussels (shelled and cooked)
    • ½ cup Sliced Bamboo
    • 2 cups Sliced Carrots
    • ½ cup Young Green Peppercorns (typically in a brine)
    • ½ cup Sliced Finger Root (rinsed from the brine)
    • 1-3 Jalapenos sliced
    • 1-4 Red Spur Chilis (or a mild chili pepper)
    • 4 Makrut Lime Leaves torn into pieces
    • 1 small White Onion sliced
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 cup Thai Basil Leaves packed

    Stir Fry Sauce

    • 3 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
    • 2 tablespoon Golden Mountain Soy Sauce or soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Sweet Soy Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
    • 4 tablespoon Water

    Instructions
     

    • If the seafood is frozen, thaw it according to the package directions.
    • Mix all the the stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
    • Remove the stems from the Thai peppers and peel the garlic. Place in a food chopper or processor and pulse until everything is ground up. You can also use a mortar and pestle.
    • Prep the remaining ingredients: slice carrots, onion, jalapenos, and red chilis. Remove the Thai basil leaves from the stem. Rinse the finger root and slice into smaller pieces. Remove the green pepercorns from the brine and set aside.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Add the ground garlic and Thai chili peppers. Stir for one minute in the oil. (make sure you have the vent on)
    • Add the shrimp and cook until it is pink. Then add the squid and mussels, bring heat up to medium high.
    • Pour in all of the stir fry sauce and water. Toss to combine for 2 minutes.
    • Add bamboo, carrots, sliced jalapenos, sliced chilis, torn lime leaves, green pepercorns, and the finger root. Toss to combine for 2 minutes.
    • Add the sliced onion, black pepper, and Thai Basil leaves. Toss to combine, turn off the heat and taste for seasoning. Serve warm with Jasmine rice.

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    Notes

    You can substitute any of the seafood for a firm white fish, scallops, or clams.
    This dish is best eaten right after making it, however leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
    Pad Kee Mao
    Spicy Seafood Sauce

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 1921mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 9420IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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