[TimT]

Cilantro is part of the trinity for Thai cuisine... used everywhere

Yes there are 1000s if not millions of ways to make Pad Thai.... every family has its own recipe.... My ex could look in the fridge or cupboard and whip up delicious meals with seemingly no ingredients..

I'm lucky that I live within a short drive of some amazing Asian markets... Flushing, NY and Chinatown, NY. Also lots of online sources for authentic ingredients...

I just returned from two weeks in China visiting my wife.. and had some amazing food over there...

I'm hungry now LOL