Thai Recipes, Step by Step!
Learn to cook Thai food the easy way with my step by step recipes. Just follow the pictures to create delicious homemade Thai food for your family and friends, and find out how easy Thai cooking can be!
How to Make Kaya (Coconut Jam)
Kaya or "coconut jam" is a truly Asian inspiration. Light brown or green in color, with the consistency of custard, kaya makes a nice spread to enjoy over toast. Kaya has its roots in Malaysia and Indonesia, but can be found in most Southeast-Asian countries. This simple step-by-step recipe will show you how to make kaya very simply and easily. Includes canning instructions (optional). ENJOY!
Kaya or "coconut jam" is a truly Asian inspiration. Light brown or green in color, with the consistency of custard, kaya makes a nice spread to enjoy over toast. Kaya has its roots in Malaysia and Indonesia, but can be found in most Southeast-Asian countries. This simple step-by-step recipe will show you how to make kaya very simply and easily. Includes canning instructions (optional). ENJOY!
How to Make Sticky Rice
Thai sticky rice is also known as "sweet" or "glutinous rice". Although often used for desserts, sticky rice also makes a delicious accompaniment to various main course dishes. Similar to Japanese rice, Thai sticky rice is excellent served with saucy stir-fries or curries. While it can be made in a rice cooker, here I'm going to show you how to cook sticky rice in a pot on your stove. It's so simple, even my ten-year-old step-daughter can do it! ENJOY!
Thai sticky rice is also known as "sweet" or "glutinous rice". Although often used for desserts, sticky rice also makes a delicious accompaniment to various main course dishes. Similar to Japanese rice, Thai sticky rice is excellent served with saucy stir-fries or curries. While it can be made in a rice cooker, here I'm going to show you how to cook sticky rice in a pot on your stove. It's so simple, even my ten-year-old step-daughter can do it! ENJOY!
Very Thai Chicken Stir-Fry (with Lime Leaf and Basil)
If you like Thai food, you're going to fall in love with this simple but fantastic Thai stir fry recipe! This chicken stir fry features the unique taste of lime leaf combined with fresh basil for a taste explosion with every bite. Chicken stir fry never tasted so tantalizing!
If you like Thai food, you're going to fall in love with this simple but fantastic Thai stir fry recipe! This chicken stir fry features the unique taste of lime leaf combined with fresh basil for a taste explosion with every bite. Chicken stir fry never tasted so tantalizing!
Green Curry Chicken
Cooking Thai food is easy! Learn how to cook one of Thailand's most popular dishes: green curry. This fantastic recipe for Thai green curry is so fantastic-tasting, you'll want to make it part of your weekly Thai food menu!
Cooking Thai food is easy! Learn how to cook one of Thailand's most popular dishes: green curry. This fantastic recipe for Thai green curry is so fantastic-tasting, you'll want to make it part of your weekly Thai food menu!
Easy Thai Yellow Chicken Curry Recipe
This Thai yellow curry recipe is fast and easy to make. Just follow this step-by-step recipe for some deliciously healthy and delicious Thai food!
This Thai yellow curry recipe is fast and easy to make. Just follow this step-by-step recipe for some deliciously healthy and delicious Thai food!
Heavenly Pineapple Fried Rice - Thailand's Famous Fried Rice Recipe!
Pineapple Rice is the signature dish of Thailand, normally served in a carved-out pineapple. The next time you host a party, impress your guests to no end by serving this tropical-looking (and tasting) Thai dish! And it isn't difficult to make - this easy Thai recipe will have you cooking and enjoying this heavenly treat in no time.
Pineapple Rice is the signature dish of Thailand, normally served in a carved-out pineapple. The next time you host a party, impress your guests to no end by serving this tropical-looking (and tasting) Thai dish! And it isn't difficult to make - this easy Thai recipe will have you cooking and enjoying this heavenly treat in no time.
Lemongrass: How to Prepare and Cook with Lemongrass
Perhaps you've seen fresh lemongrass in the stores and wondered how to cook with it. Or maybe you've never encountered it except in a recipe book(?). Check out this step-by-step guide to cooking with lemongrass - it will teach you how to buy, prepare, and process lemongrass - all you need to do then is add it to your recipe!
Perhaps you've seen fresh lemongrass in the stores and wondered how to cook with it. Or maybe you've never encountered it except in a recipe book(?). Check out this step-by-step guide to cooking with lemongrass - it will teach you how to buy, prepare, and process lemongrass - all you need to do then is add it to your recipe!
Thai Fried Banana Dessert - Most Popular Thai Dessert!
A fried banana dessert recipe that is simple and easy to make. Your whole family will love this crispy-crunchy Thai treat! Serve this hot dessert with something creamy and cold - ice cream, whipped cream, or a little cold coconut cream.
A fried banana dessert recipe that is simple and easy to make. Your whole family will love this crispy-crunchy Thai treat! Serve this hot dessert with something creamy and cold - ice cream, whipped cream, or a little cold coconut cream.
Phuket Pad Thai (Easy Shrimp Pad Thai)
There are two versions of Pad Thai: one tomato (or tamarind) based, the other fish sauce based. When I was in Phuket, I ordered the latter nearly every day because it was soooo good. I've replicated the dish here in this easy step-by-step Pad Thai recipe, which I call "Phuket Pad Thai". Included are lots of useful tips that will help you cook up the best Pad Thai noodle recipe you've ever tried!
There are two versions of Pad Thai: one tomato (or tamarind) based, the other fish sauce based. When I was in Phuket, I ordered the latter nearly every day because it was soooo good. I've replicated the dish here in this easy step-by-step Pad Thai recipe, which I call "Phuket Pad Thai". Included are lots of useful tips that will help you cook up the best Pad Thai noodle recipe you've ever tried!
Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
This Chicken Pad Thai recipe will "wow" your taste buds with its abundance of flavors and textures! Authentic and simple to make, this easy recipe for pad thai is a definite keeper. Just follow the steps to a superb Chicken Pad Thai every time!
This Chicken Pad Thai recipe will "wow" your taste buds with its abundance of flavors and textures! Authentic and simple to make, this easy recipe for pad thai is a definite keeper. Just follow the steps to a superb Chicken Pad Thai every time!
Crab Cakes - Best Crab Cakes Ever!
These Thai crab cakes are guaranteed to melt in your mouth! You will definitely be wowed by how deliciously moist these crab cakes are, plus they're imbued with wonderful Thai flavors. This crab cake recipe makes an elegant appetizer or entree to serve guests, but is also easy enough to cook as an everyday treat. Enjoy!
These Thai crab cakes are guaranteed to melt in your mouth! You will definitely be wowed by how deliciously moist these crab cakes are, plus they're imbued with wonderful Thai flavors. This crab cake recipe makes an elegant appetizer or entree to serve guests, but is also easy enough to cook as an everyday treat. Enjoy!
Thai Fresh Spring Rolls, a Step by Step Recipe
These fresh spring rolls are truly a refreshing change from regular spring rolls, and they're also much healthier. Make up a "bouquet" today as an appetizer, snack, or part of a main course (served with a Thai salad, these rolls make a complete meal). Or make culinary waves by serving them at your next party. They're a beautiful party food to look at - AND to eat!
These fresh spring rolls are truly a refreshing change from regular spring rolls, and they're also much healthier. Make up a "bouquet" today as an appetizer, snack, or part of a main course (served with a Thai salad, these rolls make a complete meal). Or make culinary waves by serving them at your next party. They're a beautiful party food to look at - AND to eat!
Stir-Fried Green Beans Recipe
These green beans are aromatic and spicy. In Thailand (as well as in many other South-east Asian countries), green beans are called "long beans" because they are literally 1 foot or more long. For this recipe, you can use regular green beans, or purchase authentic long beans at nearly any Asian store or market. The advantage of long beans is found in the preparation (they're much faster and easier to cut). And while the taste is similar, long beans are chewy (rather than crisp) in texture.
These green beans are aromatic and spicy. In Thailand (as well as in many other South-east Asian countries), green beans are called "long beans" because they are literally 1 foot or more long. For this recipe, you can use regular green beans, or purchase authentic long beans at nearly any Asian store or market. The advantage of long beans is found in the preparation (they're much faster and easier to cut). And while the taste is similar, long beans are chewy (rather than crisp) in texture.
Sticky Rice Chicken Dumplings
Sticky rice dumplings are common throughout Southeast-Asia - both savory and sweet versions. This savory Thai dumpling recipe has a healthy chicken and shiitake mushroom filling. The chicken dumplings are then wrapped in banana leaves and may be steamed, barbecued, or baked in the oven. Serve them as part of a main course, or as a snack. Sticky rice chicken dumplings also make a great lunch during the work week - just heat up for a quick, deliciously unique lunch!
Sticky rice dumplings are common throughout Southeast-Asia - both savory and sweet versions. This savory Thai dumpling recipe has a healthy chicken and shiitake mushroom filling. The chicken dumplings are then wrapped in banana leaves and may be steamed, barbecued, or baked in the oven. Serve them as part of a main course, or as a snack. Sticky rice chicken dumplings also make a great lunch during the work week - just heat up for a quick, deliciously unique lunch!
Papaya - How to Buy & Prepare Fresh Papaya
Papaya was called "Fruit of the Angels" by Christopher Columbus, and for good reason. Papaya is sweet and succulent, plus it offers numerous health benefits. Full of antioxidants, flavoniods, plus loads of vitamins and minerals, this is one of the healthiest of nature's fruit!
Papaya was called "Fruit of the Angels" by Christopher Columbus, and for good reason. Papaya is sweet and succulent, plus it offers numerous health benefits. Full of antioxidants, flavoniods, plus loads of vitamins and minerals, this is one of the healthiest of nature's fruit!
Pineapple - How to Buy & Prepare Fresh Pineapple
Learn how to buy, cut, and prepare fresh pineapple. Plus, learn how to create a pineapple "boat" with what is leftover (great for parties, especially when serving Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, or Tropical Thai Fruit Salad!).
Learn how to buy, cut, and prepare fresh pineapple. Plus, learn how to create a pineapple "boat" with what is leftover (great for parties, especially when serving Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, or Tropical Thai Fruit Salad!).
Mango - How to Choose, Cut, and Prepare Fresh Mango
How do you choose a mango, and how do you know if it's ripe? How do you go about cutting a mango? And how do you eat it? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, you can easily find the answers by checking out this "All About Mangos: How to Cut a Mango" guide (with pictures).
How do you choose a mango, and how do you know if it's ripe? How do you go about cutting a mango? And how do you eat it? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, you can easily find the answers by checking out this "All About Mangos: How to Cut a Mango" guide (with pictures).
Cooking with Tofu - How to Prepare a Delicious Tofu Dish
What is tofu? How do you press it? And how do you cook with tofu? These questions are all answered in this easy tofu guide: "Cooking with Tofu". Also includes a recipe for a crispy fried tofu dish! You can then use your fried tofu to create other vegetarian thai food recipes (find links to these too!).
What is tofu? How do you press it? And how do you cook with tofu? These questions are all answered in this easy tofu guide: "Cooking with Tofu". Also includes a recipe for a crispy fried tofu dish! You can then use your fried tofu to create other vegetarian thai food recipes (find links to these too!).
Thai Summer Rolls
Unlike spring rolls, summer rolls are not deep-fried - they're fresh and crisp like summer itself, plus rich in flavor and texture. Thai Summer Rolls are a meal unto themselves, including adequate servings of protein, carbs, and greens (vegetarian instructions included). But they also make an excellent appetizer (see recipe). So why not try this easy recipe and taste the freshness of summer all rolled up in one neat little package?!
Unlike spring rolls, summer rolls are not deep-fried - they're fresh and crisp like summer itself, plus rich in flavor and texture. Thai Summer Rolls are a meal unto themselves, including adequate servings of protein, carbs, and greens (vegetarian instructions included). But they also make an excellent appetizer (see recipe). So why not try this easy recipe and taste the freshness of summer all rolled up in one neat little package?!
Pineapple - Gourmet Grilled Pineapple Dessert Recipe
This gourmet dessert is very tropical tasting, yet also light and healthy, which makes it an excellent dessert to serve after a heavy barbecue. Grilled Pineapple is naturally sweet and tasty, but add my Thai flavorings and dipping sauce, and you have an incredible taste sensation!
This gourmet dessert is very tropical tasting, yet also light and healthy, which makes it an excellent dessert to serve after a heavy barbecue. Grilled Pineapple is naturally sweet and tasty, but add my Thai flavorings and dipping sauce, and you have an incredible taste sensation!
Shrimp Chips or "Crisps"
Got the munchies? Try making these shrimp chips! Unlike potatoe chips, these chips cost mere pennies if you buy them uncooked and fry them up yourself. These chips are not only easy to make, they also taste fantastic, especially while still fresh and warm from the frying pan! Makes a great snack or "chip fix" when you have the munchies. And unlike potato chips, this Asian variety literally melts in your mouth. Crispy and very satisfying. Perfect for Happy Hour or in front of the TV!
Got the munchies? Try making these shrimp chips! Unlike potatoe chips, these chips cost mere pennies if you buy them uncooked and fry them up yourself. These chips are not only easy to make, they also taste fantastic, especially while still fresh and warm from the frying pan! Makes a great snack or "chip fix" when you have the munchies. And unlike potato chips, this Asian variety literally melts in your mouth. Crispy and very satisfying. Perfect for Happy Hour or in front of the TV!
Special Thai Appetizer - Mock Oysters
This beautiful Thai appetizer looks remarkably like oysters. However, the inital taste, unlike oysters, is crisp and crunchy. Then you get a hit of seafood (shrimp) followed by a wonderful taste-explosion of Thai flavors. A great appetizer to serve at a party, cookout, or any social gathering. Pairs nicely with various wines (I like it with a shiraz/syrah), as well as ice-cold lager. Just follow the steps to this gourmet appetizer that is sure to please even the more discerning of tastes!
This beautiful Thai appetizer looks remarkably like oysters. However, the inital taste, unlike oysters, is crisp and crunchy. Then you get a hit of seafood (shrimp) followed by a wonderful taste-explosion of Thai flavors. A great appetizer to serve at a party, cookout, or any social gathering. Pairs nicely with various wines (I like it with a shiraz/syrah), as well as ice-cold lager. Just follow the steps to this gourmet appetizer that is sure to please even the more discerning of tastes!
Thai Cooking Videos
Our free online cooking videos will teach you how to make a number of classic Thai dishes, from salads and noodle dishes to easy Thai desserts. Also, learn how to cut a mango and papaya, and find out how to carve a pineapple boat - great for serving fried rice or fruit salads! These Thai cooking videos make Thai food recipes fun and easy to prepare - check them out!
Our free online cooking videos will teach you how to make a number of classic Thai dishes, from salads and noodle dishes to easy Thai desserts. Also, learn how to cut a mango and papaya, and find out how to carve a pineapple boat - great for serving fried rice or fruit salads! These Thai cooking videos make Thai food recipes fun and easy to prepare - check them out!
Sticky Rice Balls
Sticky rice balls are fun and easy to make, plus extremely yummy! This Thai dessert is low in sugar, plus it's a low fat dessert, and gluten free! As for the dough, it's like playing with play dough! Get your kids involved, or be a kid yourself and make up a batch of these rice balls for dessert - or just for fun!
Sticky rice balls are fun and easy to make, plus extremely yummy! This Thai dessert is low in sugar, plus it's a low fat dessert, and gluten free! As for the dough, it's like playing with play dough! Get your kids involved, or be a kid yourself and make up a batch of these rice balls for dessert - or just for fun!
Rainbow Rice Cake
This rice cake recipe is beautiful to look at, and as fun to make as coloring easter eggs. It has a coconut flavor, as well as the subtle taste of pandan leaf. Use food coloring to create the rainbow effect, or follow my alternative method to create naturally colored stripes. Either way, this cake is uniquely delicious, low-fat, low-calorie, and a gluten free recipe. Make it for your next party or potluck where it will be sure to steal the show.
This rice cake recipe is beautiful to look at, and as fun to make as coloring easter eggs. It has a coconut flavor, as well as the subtle taste of pandan leaf. Use food coloring to create the rainbow effect, or follow my alternative method to create naturally colored stripes. Either way, this cake is uniquely delicious, low-fat, low-calorie, and a gluten free recipe. Make it for your next party or potluck where it will be sure to steal the show.
Fish Curry Cakes (Haw Mok Plaa)
These individual-sized fish curry cakes are great to serve at a party, or simply as an everyday treat. In Thailand, individual cups are made out of banana leaf, but to make it easier, I've used poaching cups or ramekins and simply lined them with strips of banana leaf. Also, instead of steaming them (the Thai way), I've discovered the results are just as good when baked in the oven (and easier too). Just follow the steps to this colorful, festive dish.
These individual-sized fish curry cakes are great to serve at a party, or simply as an everyday treat. In Thailand, individual cups are made out of banana leaf, but to make it easier, I've used poaching cups or ramekins and simply lined them with strips of banana leaf. Also, instead of steaming them (the Thai way), I've discovered the results are just as good when baked in the oven (and easier too). Just follow the steps to this colorful, festive dish.
Easy Sago Pudding with Mango Nectar, Coconut Milk, and Fresh Tropical Fruit
This easy tropical dessert is perfect for hot summer nights. It starts with tapioca pearls boiled (they take only 10 minutes to cook)and then cooled in the refrigerator. Accompanying the tapioca is a sweet mango nectar made from fresh mangos. Add a stream of coconut milk and a topping of fresh tropical fruit like mango, papaya, and bananas, and you have a tropical Thai treat that is truly unforgettable!
This easy tropical dessert is perfect for hot summer nights. It starts with tapioca pearls boiled (they take only 10 minutes to cook)and then cooled in the refrigerator. Accompanying the tapioca is a sweet mango nectar made from fresh mangos. Add a stream of coconut milk and a topping of fresh tropical fruit like mango, papaya, and bananas, and you have a tropical Thai treat that is truly unforgettable!
Easy Thai Green Mango Salad
This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. And as a bonus, it's low in calories and fat. Make it as an appetizer or side dish, or enjoy it as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu. Any way you make it, this healthy dish will be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans!
This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. And as a bonus, it's low in calories and fat. Make it as an appetizer or side dish, or enjoy it as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu. Any way you make it, this healthy dish will be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans!
Meng (Miang) Khum Recipe: a Tastebud-tantilizing Thai Appetizer!
This special Thai appetizer can only be described as tastebud-tantalizing! Meng Khum (or Miang Khum) combines ingredients like coconut, peanuts, dried shrimp, and lime. Traditionally it is served on banana leaves, but spinach or basil leaves work just as well (and unlike banana leaves, they're edible). Try this simple thai dish with my step-by-step recipe. Then serve it to your friends at your next dinner party and wait for the "wow!" to escape their lips!
This special Thai appetizer can only be described as tastebud-tantalizing! Meng Khum (or Miang Khum) combines ingredients like coconut, peanuts, dried shrimp, and lime. Traditionally it is served on banana leaves, but spinach or basil leaves work just as well (and unlike banana leaves, they're edible). Try this simple thai dish with my step-by-step recipe. Then serve it to your friends at your next dinner party and wait for the "wow!" to escape their lips!
Pad Thai Noodles - Step by Step
Cook this classic and popular Thai Noodle recipe following easy steps with pictures. Long on looks and taste but easy to prepare, Pad Thai is the very dish to serve when you want to pull out all the stops.
Cook this classic and popular Thai Noodle recipe following easy steps with pictures. Long on looks and taste but easy to prepare, Pad Thai is the very dish to serve when you want to pull out all the stops.
Thai Steamed Fish
In coastal Thailand, fresh fish is plentiful and delicious grilled or steamed in a wok. Try this steamed version combining lemongrass, galangal (or ginger), and fresh coriander for a melt-in-your-mouth taste experience. Be sure to use fresh fish for best results.
In coastal Thailand, fresh fish is plentiful and delicious grilled or steamed in a wok. Try this steamed version combining lemongrass, galangal (or ginger), and fresh coriander for a melt-in-your-mouth taste experience. Be sure to use fresh fish for best results.
Warm Thai Fresh Rolls
For a great appetizer or as part of a main course, try this Thai fresh roll recipe. Unlike most fresh rolls, these contain a warm filling made with black bean and garlic sauce and strips of beef or wheat gluten. This Thai recipe is so easy to make, you'll want to keep it close at hand, both for everyday as well as special occasions.
For a great appetizer or as part of a main course, try this Thai fresh roll recipe. Unlike most fresh rolls, these contain a warm filling made with black bean and garlic sauce and strips of beef or wheat gluten. This Thai recipe is so easy to make, you'll want to keep it close at hand, both for everyday as well as special occasions.
Curry Pastries
Small pastries filled with curry chicken or beef are a common marketplace food in many Southeast-Asian countries. Try this Thai version made extra simple by using phyllo pastry instead of homemade puff pastry. Follow the step by step recipe and enjoy these Thai Curry Pastries for a snack at teatime, or as a special appetizer.
Small pastries filled with curry chicken or beef are a common marketplace food in many Southeast-Asian countries. Try this Thai version made extra simple by using phyllo pastry instead of homemade puff pastry. Follow the step by step recipe and enjoy these Thai Curry Pastries for a snack at teatime, or as a special appetizer.