Chrissy Teigen’s Pad Thai Carbonara

Chrissy Teigen’s Pad Thai Carbonara is a creative “hybrid beast” that blends traditional Thai flavors with the creamy texture of a carbonara. Born from an impromptu kitchen experiment by Teigen’s mother using bacon and leftover spaghetti, this dish has become an insanely popular recipe. The sauce relies on a unique combination of sweet soy sauce, liquid soybean paste, and Thai chilies, which, when tossed with beaten eggs at the end, creates a rich and creamy coating similar to a classic carbonara.

The preparation is designed to be efficient, with an active time of 10 minutes and a total time of 25 minutes. To achieve the signature flavor, the bacon is first rendered until crisp, followed by a quick sauté of aromatics, which then form the base for the sauce and broccoli. The final step—tossing in the eggs away from the heat—is essential to achieve the creamy, velvety consistency that defines this dish.

This recipe serves 4 people and provides a delightful meal that bridges two different culinary worlds. Whether you are a fan of bold Thai spices or comforting pasta dishes, this hybrid creation offers a unique dining experience that Teigen notes is “a delight”. Please note that if you cannot find the specific Thai soybean paste, a combination of fermented Chinese black beans and brown sugar serves as a suitable substitute.

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Chrissy Teigen’s Pad Thai Carbonara

Recipe by RecipesVilla

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Calories

285

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 small head broccoli (separated into florets and stems cut into coins)

• 2 ½ tbsp sweet soy sauce

• 1 tbsp liquid soybean paste

• 1 ½ tsp low-sodium soy sauce

• 3 slices thick-cut bacon (cut into 2-cm squares)

• 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)

• ½ tsp Thai chilli powder

• 125 ml chicken stock

• 225g spaghetti (cooked al dente and oiled)

• 2 eggs (beaten)

• 2 spring onions (cut into 2-cm lengths)

Directions

• Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet soy sauce, soybean paste, fish sauce, and soy sauce.
• Sauté: In a large wok or pan, cook bacon until crisp; add garlic and chilli powder, cooking for 1 minute.
• Simmer: Increase heat, add the sauce mixture, and cook for 1 minute; add broccoli and half the chicken stock, cooking until tender.
• Toss: Add spaghetti and remaining stock; toss until hot and the sauce is absorbed.
• Finish: Remove from heat, stir in the beaten eggs until creamy, toss in spring onions, and serve.

Notes

• Substitutions: If you cannot find liquid soybean paste, combine fermented Chinese black beans with an equal amount of light brown sugar.
• Sweet Soy Sauce: If unavailable, look for Thai brands like Healthy Boy or the Indonesian version, kecap manis.