Pad Thai with Pan-Fried Smoked Pork Belly

When you think of Thai food, what dishes immediately come to mind? If you said, “Pad Thai,” then you can thank the government of Thailand! In 2002, the Thai government launched its plan for culinary diplomacy—opening Thai restaurants and using food as a means of expanding its culture to all parts of the world. This is why you see so many Thai restaurants with similar menus across the United States. It’s a beautiful thing to witness because in just over two decades, we have already seen the