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Classic Thai Recipes, from Curry to Noodles to Vegetables!

Try These Delicious Thai Classics!

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If you like Thai food, try these delicious classic Thai recipes. Here you'll find everything from authentic Thai satay recipes to Thai curry, Thai salads, Pad Thai noodle recipes, and vegetarian Thai recipes too. Learn how to cook Thai food with easy-to-follow instructions and pictures of what every Thai dish should look like. ENJOY!

1. Tom Yum Soup with Coconut Milk ("Tom Khaa")

Tom Yum SoupCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 01/20/11, About.com Corp.

Try this delicious version of Tom Yum Goong, which is basically Tom Yum soup but with a little coconut milk added ("Tom Khaa"). The coconut milk gives it a little more thickness and flavor while still keeping it healthy.

2. Thai Spring Rolls (with Shrimp or Vegetarian)

Thai Spring RollsCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, About.com Corp.

This spring roll recipe can be made vegetarian with tofu, or with baby shrimp if you prefer. Brimming with vegetables and lots of flavor, these spring rolls make a great appetizer or party food. And they're surprisingly easy to make. Get some help from your children or guests with the rolling, and you'll be crunching on these delicious spring rolls in no time!

3. Thai Green Mango Salad Recipe

Thai Mango SaladCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 05/31/10

You asked for a one-page printable version of my step-by-step Green Mango Salad recipe, so here it is! This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures.

4. Thai Green Papaya Salad Recipe ("Som Tam")

Green Papaya SaladD.Schmidt

This green papaya salad, known as som tam, is popular in most areas of Thailand, and when you taste it, you'll know why. The slightly tart flavor of the green papaya combines well with the spice of red chili pepper and the saltiness of shrimp paste and fish sauce, plus the sweetness of honey.

5. Thai Waterfall Beef Salad

Waterfall Grilled Beef SaladD.Schmidt

This beef salad recipe offers a feast of flavors and textures with every bite! This salad is based on the famous "Waterfall Beef" dish in Thailand, so called because of the splashing sound of juices falling on a hot grill.

6. Mini Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Mini Shrimp Lettuce WrapsCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 12/03/09

If you're looking for a deliciously different appetizer, try making up a platter of these Thai Shrimp Mini Lettuce Wraps! These bite-size wraps are just perfect for a party finger food (great with beer, as well as wine and cocktails). Each mini wrap provides a burst of Thai flavors that are meant to hit different parts of the palate all at once. Based on the traditional Thai appetizer 'Miang Kum', this fresh Thai appetizer is sure to be a hit with Thai food fans.

7. Easy Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

Easy Thai Cucumber SaladCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt

This cucumber salad recipe is easy to make and brimming with the quintessential tastes of Thai cooking. And it takes only 10 minutes to make! Fresh cucumber is combined with red chillies (or mild red bell pepper), green onion and basil, then tossed in a tangy Thai dressing.

8. Chicken Pad Thai Noodles

Delicious Pad ThaiD.Schmidt

Try my Thai Chicken Pad Thai for wonderfully chewy noodles that are also rich in flavor and texture. Choose either a step-by-step or one-page version of this delicious recipe!

9. Vegetarian Pad Thai

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An authentic Pad Thai recipe for real vegetarian Thai food lovers, or those who want a lighter noodle dish without the meat. This Pad Thai recipe offers lots of protein in the form of eggs (or soft tofu for vegans), and ground nuts. And because it's made with rice noodles, Pad Thai can also be made gluten-free.

10. Thai River Noodles with Beef & Broccoli (Pad See Ew)

Pad See Ew NoodlesD.Schmidt

Pad See Ew is a Thai noodle dish that is made with broad, flat rice noodles, also known as "river noodles". Pad See Ew can be made with chicken, pork, or beef, but otherwise has the same basic ingredients.

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