Thai Soups, Salads, & Side Dishes
Looking for Thai appetizer recipes, munchy snack recipes, soup recipes that double as a cold and flu remedy, salad and vegetable side dish recipes, or other small Thai meal dishes? Find easy cooking instructions to make all of these delicious Thai food dishes, and thrill your family and friends with your Thai cooking skills!
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemongrass
This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is one of my all-time favorite recipes. When the weather turns cooler, or if you're in need of a bowl of comfort, this is the chicken noodle recipe to reach for. What makes this soup recipe special is the uniquely Thai combination of soothing lemongrass and coconut milk - these two flavors marry beautifully with chicken. Then add some vegetables and egg noodles, and you have a nutritionally balanced and delicious meal!
This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is one of my all-time favorite recipes. When the weather turns cooler, or if you're in need of a bowl of comfort, this is the chicken noodle recipe to reach for. What makes this soup recipe special is the uniquely Thai combination of soothing lemongrass and coconut milk - these two flavors marry beautifully with chicken. Then add some vegetables and egg noodles, and you have a nutritionally balanced and delicious meal!
Thai Noodle Salad with Shrimp & Fresh Mango
This Thai noodle salad is accented with cooked shrimp and slivers of fresh ripe mango for a delightfully fresh combination. The dressing is a homemade Thai sweet chili sauce that easily stirs together in just minutes. The addition of fresh mango makes for a flavorful noodle salad that is lower in fat and calories than most Western recipes. ENJOY!
This Thai noodle salad is accented with cooked shrimp and slivers of fresh ripe mango for a delightfully fresh combination. The dressing is a homemade Thai sweet chili sauce that easily stirs together in just minutes. The addition of fresh mango makes for a flavorful noodle salad that is lower in fat and calories than most Western recipes. ENJOY!
Best Thai Soup Recipes!
The best Thai soup recipes on this site, all in one place. Thai soups are among the tastiest in the world, and some of the healthiest. So get out your soup pot and cook up an aromatic and zesty Thai soup today - they're simple to put together, and make a complete meal.
The best Thai soup recipes on this site, all in one place. Thai soups are among the tastiest in the world, and some of the healthiest. So get out your soup pot and cook up an aromatic and zesty Thai soup today - they're simple to put together, and make a complete meal.
Tom Yum Soup Recipes
Tom Yum Kung (or Tom Yum Goong) is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this soup provides a pungent and zesty feast of flavors with every slurp. An excellent remedy for a cold or flu bug, this spicy Thai soup will instantly clear your sinuses and warm you up.
Tom Yum Kung (or Tom Yum Goong) is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this soup provides a pungent and zesty feast of flavors with every slurp. An excellent remedy for a cold or flu bug, this spicy Thai soup will instantly clear your sinuses and warm you up.
Top Thai Salad Recipes
Are you tired of the same old tossed salad? Then check out these Top 10 Best Salad Recipes from the Thai kitchen! These salad recipes are fresh AND refreshingly different. Bursting with flavor and texture, these salads are a culinary delight in every bite.
Are you tired of the same old tossed salad? Then check out these Top 10 Best Salad Recipes from the Thai kitchen! These salad recipes are fresh AND refreshingly different. Bursting with flavor and texture, these salads are a culinary delight in every bite.
Best Spring Roll Recipes!
Try these best-of-the-best spring rolls recipes! From classic spring rolls to fresh rolls, including vegetarian spring rolls and gluten-free fresh rolls - it's all here.
Try these best-of-the-best spring rolls recipes! From classic spring rolls to fresh rolls, including vegetarian spring rolls and gluten-free fresh rolls - it's all here.
Thai Appetizers and Finger Foods - all in one place!
For a refreshing change of pace, why not create some Thai food for your next party or gathering. Thai is now the most popular of all world cuisines, and for good reason. Your guests will be impressed by the fragrance, flavors, and variety of textures that combine to create a taste explosion with every biteful of these Thai appetizers!
For a refreshing change of pace, why not create some Thai food for your next party or gathering. Thai is now the most popular of all world cuisines, and for good reason. Your guests will be impressed by the fragrance, flavors, and variety of textures that combine to create a taste explosion with every biteful of these Thai appetizers!
Thai Crab Cakes - Best Ever!
These Thai crab cakes are guarenteed 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.
These Thai crab cakes are guarenteed 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.
Best Rice Recipes - from Side Dishes to the Main Course!
These best-of-the-best rice recipes include everything from delicious fried rice recipes to savory coconut rice, sticky rice, even rice salad. Colourful and fragrant, my rice recipes are sure to please your taste-buds and your senses. Serve as a side dish or the main event - either way they'll make any meal especially delicious. ENJOY!
These best-of-the-best rice recipes include everything from delicious fried rice recipes to savory coconut rice, sticky rice, even rice salad. Colourful and fragrant, my rice recipes are sure to please your taste-buds and your senses. Serve as a side dish or the main event - either way they'll make any meal especially delicious. ENJOY!
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) is the #1 most popular salad in Thailand, and is especially loved by Thai women - perhaps because it's so low in calories and fat, but so high in taste and eating satisfaction, helping you stay slim.
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) is the #1 most popular salad in Thailand, and is especially loved by Thai women - perhaps because it's so low in calories and fat, but so high in taste and eating satisfaction, helping you stay slim.
Easy Thai Green Mango Salad
This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. In fact, this recipe is so delicious, you'll want to make it for your next party, cookout, or family get-together. And as a bonus, it's low in calories and fat. Make it as a side dish, or enjoy as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu if you are vegetarian.
This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. In fact, this recipe is so delicious, you'll want to make it for your next party, cookout, or family get-together. And as a bonus, it's low in calories and fat. Make it as a side dish, or enjoy as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu if you are vegetarian.
Best Fried Rice Recipes from the Thai Kitchen!
Try these Best Fried Rice Recipes from the Thai kitchen! All these fried rice recipes include easy to follow instructions and tips to help you make your favorite fried rice at home in your own kitchen with restaurant-quality results (or better!). ENJOY!
Try these Best Fried Rice Recipes from the Thai kitchen! All these fried rice recipes include easy to follow instructions and tips to help you make your favorite fried rice at home in your own kitchen with restaurant-quality results (or better!). ENJOY!
Thai Lettuce Wraps
This Thai recipe for lettuce wraps is quick & easy to make. It's also fun to eat as an appetizer or as part of a main course. Serve the filling on a platter with whole lettuce leaves on the side, and let your friends and family wrap their own. They'll love the combination of crisp, cold lettuce with the warm, flavorful filling. And it's a low-calorie, low-fat treat that's also very nutritious!
This Thai recipe for lettuce wraps is quick & easy to make. It's also fun to eat as an appetizer or as part of a main course. Serve the filling on a platter with whole lettuce leaves on the side, and let your friends and family wrap their own. They'll love the combination of crisp, cold lettuce with the warm, flavorful filling. And it's a low-calorie, low-fat treat that's also very nutritious!
Thai Waterfall Beef Salad
This beef salad recipe offers a feast of flavors and textures with every bite! My Waterfall Grilled Beef Salad is based on the famous Waterfall Beef dish in Thailand, so-called because of the splashing sound of juices falling onto a hot grill. The beef is lightly grilled or broiled, sliced thinly, and served over a mixture of salad greens along with a special Thai dressing. Serve as the main course for a nutritious and oh-so-delicious dinner that's naturally high in protein and low in carbs.
This beef salad recipe offers a feast of flavors and textures with every bite! My Waterfall Grilled Beef Salad is based on the famous Waterfall Beef dish in Thailand, so-called because of the splashing sound of juices falling onto a hot grill. The beef is lightly grilled or broiled, sliced thinly, and served over a mixture of salad greens along with a special Thai dressing. Serve as the main course for a nutritious and oh-so-delicious dinner that's naturally high in protein and low in carbs.
Chicken Pastries (Thai Curry Puff)
If you like chicken pastries, or have ever tried an Asian curry puff, you'll love this Thai version of Curry Chicken Pastries. Delicious curry chicken is wrapped inside a flakey pastry that can be fried or baked. Simple to make and oh so delicious!
If you like chicken pastries, or have ever tried an Asian curry puff, you'll love this Thai version of Curry Chicken Pastries. Delicious curry chicken is wrapped inside a flakey pastry that can be fried or baked. Simple to make and oh so delicious!
Easy & Tropical Thai Fruit Salad
This beautiful Thai fruit salad recipe is a taste of paradise. Tropical fruit - or a mixture of tropical and local fruit - is simply tossed together in a sweet coconut-lime fruit salad dressing that enhances but never overwhelms the luscious taste of the fresh fruit. Choose your own combination of fruit for this easy fresh fruit salad. And if you wish to serve your fruit salad in a pineapple boat, as pictured here, just follow the link below for easy instructions.
This beautiful Thai fruit salad recipe is a taste of paradise. Tropical fruit - or a mixture of tropical and local fruit - is simply tossed together in a sweet coconut-lime fruit salad dressing that enhances but never overwhelms the luscious taste of the fresh fruit. Choose your own combination of fruit for this easy fresh fruit salad. And if you wish to serve your fruit salad in a pineapple boat, as pictured here, just follow the link below for easy instructions.
Thai Coconut Saffron Rice Recipe
If you like coconut rice, try this delicious Thai coconut rice recipe! Instead of choosing between saffron rice and coconut rice, I've combined the two into one recipe. The result is a beautiful rice that tastes wonderful, and it's also easy to make - just put everything in a pot on the stove and you'll have beautiful coconut rice in just 20 minutes!
If you like coconut rice, try this delicious Thai coconut rice recipe! Instead of choosing between saffron rice and coconut rice, I've combined the two into one recipe. The result is a beautiful rice that tastes wonderful, and it's also easy to make - just put everything in a pot on the stove and you'll have beautiful coconut rice in just 20 minutes!
Gourmet Thai Scallops Appetizer
This scallop recipe will teach you everything you need to know to cook fantastic pan-seared scallops. Very gourmet, this appetizer is surprisingly easy to make - the cooking time is literally 10 minutes! Great for serving at a dinner party as an appetizer, or for a romantic tapas for two. Enjoy!
This scallop recipe will teach you everything you need to know to cook fantastic pan-seared scallops. Very gourmet, this appetizer is surprisingly easy to make - the cooking time is literally 10 minutes! Great for serving at a dinner party as an appetizer, or for a romantic tapas for two. Enjoy!
Meng Khum: a Tastebud-tantilizing Appetizer
This special Thai appetizer can only be described as tastebud-tantalizing! Meng 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). 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 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). Serve it to your friends at your next dinner party and wait for the "wow!" to escape their lips!
Green Mango Salad (1-page version)
You asked for 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. Enjoy it as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu if you are vegetarian. Any way you toss it, this healthy salad will be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans!
You asked for 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. Enjoy it as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu if you are vegetarian. Any way you toss it, this healthy salad will be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans!
Thai Stir-fried Vegetables
Making a "simple stir-fry" isn't always as simple as it might seem. Getting the sauce to taste just right is usually a challenge. But my Thai stir-fried vegetables is a no-fail recipe, mostly because the stir-fry sauce is made before beginning to fry the vegetables, allowing you to adjust the flavor according to your taste.
Making a "simple stir-fry" isn't always as simple as it might seem. Getting the sauce to taste just right is usually a challenge. But my Thai stir-fried vegetables is a no-fail recipe, mostly because the stir-fry sauce is made before beginning to fry the vegetables, allowing you to adjust the flavor according to your taste.
Easy Stir-Fried Eggplant
This simple stir-fried eggplant recipe is aromatic and flavorful, and the generous amounts of fresh garlic make it extra healthy. A terrific side dish that can also be made vegetarian, it goes well with other Thai favorites. You can adjust the spice level, taking this dish anywhere from mild to red hot - according to your liking.
This simple stir-fried eggplant recipe is aromatic and flavorful, and the generous amounts of fresh garlic make it extra healthy. A terrific side dish that can also be made vegetarian, it goes well with other Thai favorites. You can adjust the spice level, taking this dish anywhere from mild to red hot - according to your liking.
Thai Peanut Sauce/Dip
While most Western versions of Thai peanut sauce are made with peanut butter, this recipe starts with real peanuts - and you'll taste the difference! At the same time, it's super easy and quick to make. This peanut sauce can be used for a variety of purposes, from a dip for veggies to a sauce for chicken sate or a cold noodle salad.
While most Western versions of Thai peanut sauce are made with peanut butter, this recipe starts with real peanuts - and you'll taste the difference! At the same time, it's super easy and quick to make. This peanut sauce can be used for a variety of purposes, from a dip for veggies to a sauce for chicken sate or a cold noodle salad.
Thai Fresh Spring Rolls, Step by Step
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!
Thai Spring Rolls
This Thai 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 enjoying these spring rolls in no time.
This Thai 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 enjoying these spring rolls in no time.
Thai Tempura
This Thai version of tempura features oysters in a crispy batter with crunchy vegetables. In Thailand, "Hoi Tod" is made several ways - either as a fried pancake, or as a kind of tempura (as in this recipe). And it can be made with either mussel or oyster meat. This easy dish makes an excellent appetizer, snack, or main entree. Yum!
This Thai version of tempura features oysters in a crispy batter with crunchy vegetables. In Thailand, "Hoi Tod" is made several ways - either as a fried pancake, or as a kind of tempura (as in this recipe). And it can be made with either mussel or oyster meat. This easy dish makes an excellent appetizer, snack, or main entree. Yum!
Thai Vegetable Egg Rolls (Vegetarian)
This egg roll recipe is crunchy-munchie delicious, plus fun and easy to make! The egg roll filling is made up of lots of crisp vegetables plus a little egg, which makes them healthier plus a great choice for vegetarian Thai food fans (vegan instructions also included)!
This egg roll recipe is crunchy-munchie delicious, plus fun and easy to make! The egg roll filling is made up of lots of crisp vegetables plus a little egg, which makes them healthier plus a great choice for vegetarian Thai food fans (vegan instructions also included)!
Easy Tossed Green Salad
This easy Thai tossed green salad recipe can be put together in a matter of minutes. Salad makes a wonderfully cooling side dish to spicy Thai curries and other Thai recipes. This tossed salad includes a very simple salad dressing recipe that's delicious, fresh, and slightly creamy but also low in fat and calories.
This easy Thai tossed green salad recipe can be put together in a matter of minutes. Salad makes a wonderfully cooling side dish to spicy Thai curries and other Thai recipes. This tossed salad includes a very simple salad dressing recipe that's delicious, fresh, and slightly creamy but also low in fat and calories.
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.
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.
Thai Chicken Wings
These easy honeyed-lime wings are bound to be a hit at your next cookout or dinner party. Unlike traditional honey-garlic wings, this recipe offers Thai flavors that meld together just as well (if not better) with the honey. Try it once, and you'll never go back to your old chicken wing recipe! Note: these wings are also delicious cooked in the oven.
These easy honeyed-lime wings are bound to be a hit at your next cookout or dinner party. Unlike traditional honey-garlic wings, this recipe offers Thai flavors that meld together just as well (if not better) with the honey. Try it once, and you'll never go back to your old chicken wing recipe! Note: these wings are also delicious cooked in the oven.
Thai Pumpkin Soup
This pumpkin soup recipe is healthy, flavorful, and mood enhancing! Perfect for the fall or winter, this warming soup features pumpkin or squash paired with shrimp and/or chunks of fish, plus healthy greens. Instead of cream, this Thai soup calls for coconut milk, which, aside from being lower in calories and fat than cream, also pairs beautifully with the taste of the pumpkin or squash, making for a delicious soup that is also extremely healthy. ENJOY!
This pumpkin soup recipe is healthy, flavorful, and mood enhancing! Perfect for the fall or winter, this warming soup features pumpkin or squash paired with shrimp and/or chunks of fish, plus healthy greens. Instead of cream, this Thai soup calls for coconut milk, which, aside from being lower in calories and fat than cream, also pairs beautifully with the taste of the pumpkin or squash, making for a delicious soup that is also extremely healthy. ENJOY!
Thai-style Corn Chowder Soup
This Thai-style Corn Chowder Soup is deliciously hearty, yet simple to cook up. Made with cream corn as a base, this corn chowder soup is good-for-you comfort food. Makes a nice autumn dish, especially when served in a small pumpkin (or pumpkin-like squash) - perfect for a Thanksgiving or Halloween party!
This Thai-style Corn Chowder Soup is deliciously hearty, yet simple to cook up. Made with cream corn as a base, this corn chowder soup is good-for-you comfort food. Makes a nice autumn dish, especially when served in a small pumpkin (or pumpkin-like squash) - perfect for a Thanksgiving or Halloween party!
Thai-style Crab & Cabbage Salad (with Creamy Coconut Dressing)
This crab salad is delightfully creamy without all the extra calories and fat associated with most crab salad recipes. It features a delicious coconut milk dressing which is tossed up with briefly steamed (or boiled) strands of cabbage plus fresh coriander and chopped peanuts or cashews (the nuts are optional). This is a very flexible crab salad recipe that tastes great no matter how you toss it. ENJOY!
This crab salad is delightfully creamy without all the extra calories and fat associated with most crab salad recipes. It features a delicious coconut milk dressing which is tossed up with briefly steamed (or boiled) strands of cabbage plus fresh coriander and chopped peanuts or cashews (the nuts are optional). This is a very flexible crab salad recipe that tastes great no matter how you toss it. ENJOY!
Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Salad
This tropical Thai grilled shrimp salad recipe makes any meal fun, beautiful, and easy as a summer breeze! Grilled shrimp are always delicious, but when paired with grilled pineapple and tossed up with fresh greens and a cool coconut salad dressing, they're spectacular. Medium to large shrimp are marinated together with wedges of fresh pineapple, then lightly grilled. Serve with a glass of your favorite white wine, and this grilled shrimp salad turns into a truly gourmet treat. ENJOY!
This tropical Thai grilled shrimp salad recipe makes any meal fun, beautiful, and easy as a summer breeze! Grilled shrimp are always delicious, but when paired with grilled pineapple and tossed up with fresh greens and a cool coconut salad dressing, they're spectacular. Medium to large shrimp are marinated together with wedges of fresh pineapple, then lightly grilled. Serve with a glass of your favorite white wine, and this grilled shrimp salad turns into a truly gourmet treat. ENJOY!
Thai Coconut Rice Salad
This rice salad recipe is a fresh, easy-to-make tropical treat! Thai Coconut Rice Salad makes a great way to use up leftover rice, plus it's healthy and delicious! Includes shrimp (vegetarians can substitute cashews) for protein, plus vegetables and fresh herbs. And because the dressing is made with coconut milk (not cream or mayonnaise), this rice salad recipe is healthy and low-fat. It also happens to taste fantastic! ENJOY!
This rice salad recipe is a fresh, easy-to-make tropical treat! Thai Coconut Rice Salad makes a great way to use up leftover rice, plus it's healthy and delicious! Includes shrimp (vegetarians can substitute cashews) for protein, plus vegetables and fresh herbs. And because the dressing is made with coconut milk (not cream or mayonnaise), this rice salad recipe is healthy and low-fat. It also happens to taste fantastic! ENJOY!
Thai Orange Chicken Salad (Yam Pew Som)
This Thai Orange Chicken Salad is wonderfully delicious, yet also low in calories and fat. Makes a perfect meal, either an elegant lunch or a light and beautiful dinner. Strips of chicken breast are marinated in a simple coconut marinade, then easily broiled in your oven or grilled on the barbecue. Recipe includes a fantastic orange salad dressing recipe. Pair with a glass of white wine, and this Orange Chicken Salad makes for a truly fine dining experience!
This Thai Orange Chicken Salad is wonderfully delicious, yet also low in calories and fat. Makes a perfect meal, either an elegant lunch or a light and beautiful dinner. Strips of chicken breast are marinated in a simple coconut marinade, then easily broiled in your oven or grilled on the barbecue. Recipe includes a fantastic orange salad dressing recipe. Pair with a glass of white wine, and this Orange Chicken Salad makes for a truly fine dining experience!
Thai Chicken Salad (Larb Gai)
Larb (or "Laab") salad is a Thai classic, and a true taste experience! I've made mine with chicken (Larb Gai), but ground pork or beef can also be used. One of this salad's special ingredients is roasted rice, which adds a satisfying crunchiness to this salad. While it can be served as a meal unto itself, my husband likes it with rice on the side. But any way you serve it, this Thai chicken salad will wow your taste-buds and leave you craving more. ENJOY!
Larb (or "Laab") salad is a Thai classic, and a true taste experience! I've made mine with chicken (Larb Gai), but ground pork or beef can also be used. One of this salad's special ingredients is roasted rice, which adds a satisfying crunchiness to this salad. While it can be served as a meal unto itself, my husband likes it with rice on the side. But any way you serve it, this Thai chicken salad will wow your taste-buds and leave you craving more. ENJOY!
Golden Purses Thai Appetizer
This delicious Thai treat makes a great party appetizer. Golden Purses are a classic Thai snack or appetizer with shrimp or crab meat as the main ingredient (roasted chicken or turkey can also be substituted). It's a Thai recipe that's easy to make, and can be put together ahead of time if you're planning on having company. Thai sweet chili sauce makes a great accompaniment, and can be purchased at most large grocery store chains these days. ENJOY!
This delicious Thai treat makes a great party appetizer. Golden Purses are a classic Thai snack or appetizer with shrimp or crab meat as the main ingredient (roasted chicken or turkey can also be substituted). It's a Thai recipe that's easy to make, and can be put together ahead of time if you're planning on having company. Thai sweet chili sauce makes a great accompaniment, and can be purchased at most large grocery store chains these days. ENJOY!
Thai Cream of Corn and Crab Soup
This easy crab soup recipe is soothing and nourishing, as well as elegant to serve. A close relative of Chinese creamed corn soup, this Thai version features crab instead of chicken. Any type of prepared crab meat can be used - fresh, frozen, or canned. A quick and easy soup to put together, this Thai Crab Soup is great for everyday eating, but can just as easily be served as an elegant appetizer at a dinner party or other special occasion. ENJOY!
This easy crab soup recipe is soothing and nourishing, as well as elegant to serve. A close relative of Chinese creamed corn soup, this Thai version features crab instead of chicken. Any type of prepared crab meat can be used - fresh, frozen, or canned. A quick and easy soup to put together, this Thai Crab Soup is great for everyday eating, but can just as easily be served as an elegant appetizer at a dinner party or other special occasion. ENJOY!
Traditional Tom Yum Kung
Tom Yum Kung is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. If you want authentic Tom Yum Kung, this recipe is the one! Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this Tom Yum Kung provides a pungent and zesty feast of flavors with every slurp. An excellent remedy for a cold or flu bug, this spicy Thai soup will instantly clear your sinuses and warm you up. ENJOY!
Tom Yum Kung is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. If you want authentic Tom Yum Kung, this recipe is the one! Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this Tom Yum Kung provides a pungent and zesty feast of flavors with every slurp. An excellent remedy for a cold or flu bug, this spicy Thai soup will instantly clear your sinuses and warm you up. ENJOY!
Thai Chili Sauce "Nam Prik Pao"
Although you can buy the famous Thai chili paste "nam prik pao" already prepared of you in most Asian food stores, I prefer making my own homemade version. There are numerous versions of homemade nam prik pao in Thailand - each cook makes it his or her own way. So have fun experimenting with my recipe, adjusting the spicy, sour, sweet, and salty flavoring according to your liking. Nam prik pao is an excellent accompaniment for Tom Yum Goong, as well as seafood and noodle dishes. Enjoy!
Although you can buy the famous Thai chili paste "nam prik pao" already prepared of you in most Asian food stores, I prefer making my own homemade version. There are numerous versions of homemade nam prik pao in Thailand - each cook makes it his or her own way. So have fun experimenting with my recipe, adjusting the spicy, sour, sweet, and salty flavoring according to your liking. Nam prik pao is an excellent accompaniment for Tom Yum Goong, as well as seafood and noodle dishes. Enjoy!
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup (with Rice Noodles)
Try this fantastic chicken noodle soup recipe from the Thai kitchen! If you like chicken noodle soup, you'll love this fragrant version of a universal classic. Made with rice noodles instead of wheat, this chicken soup recipe is lighter in calories, gluten free, and also much healthier than your typical chicken noodle soup - it's also far more delicious! Great if you're fighting off a cold or flu bug, or anytime you want a bowl of comfort - whether for the body or the soul. Enjoy!
Try this fantastic chicken noodle soup recipe from the Thai kitchen! If you like chicken noodle soup, you'll love this fragrant version of a universal classic. Made with rice noodles instead of wheat, this chicken soup recipe is lighter in calories, gluten free, and also much healthier than your typical chicken noodle soup - it's also far more delicious! Great if you're fighting off a cold or flu bug, or anytime you want a bowl of comfort - whether for the body or the soul. Enjoy!
Thai Chicken and Rice Soup
This chicken and rice soup is "comfort in a bowl", especially at the end of a trying day. It's also very soothing and nourishing if you're fighting a cold or flu bug. This Thai version of chicken and rice soup is extra healthy and delicious, since it includes lots of fresh herbs and spices, like garlic and ginger, as well as fresh vegetables. Use leftover chicken (or turkey), or cook the chicken from scratch. Also a great way to use up leftover rice. ENJOY!
This chicken and rice soup is "comfort in a bowl", especially at the end of a trying day. It's also very soothing and nourishing if you're fighting a cold or flu bug. This Thai version of chicken and rice soup is extra healthy and delicious, since it includes lots of fresh herbs and spices, like garlic and ginger, as well as fresh vegetables. Use leftover chicken (or turkey), or cook the chicken from scratch. Also a great way to use up leftover rice. ENJOY!
Special Sour Orange Soup (Geng Som Pla)
This beautiful Thai soup known as "Geng Som Pla" - which actually means Orange Fish Curry" - is an ancient recipe from the Central Plains region of Thailand. It is a fiery-hot soup with both sour and sweet overtones that make for a lively combination, especially when paired with fish and/or seafood. For this recipe, I've used both shrimp and fish fillets. Plenty of fresh local vegetables are another characteristic of this wonderfully healthy Thai soup recipe. ENJOY!
This beautiful Thai soup known as "Geng Som Pla" - which actually means Orange Fish Curry" - is an ancient recipe from the Central Plains region of Thailand. It is a fiery-hot soup with both sour and sweet overtones that make for a lively combination, especially when paired with fish and/or seafood. For this recipe, I've used both shrimp and fish fillets. Plenty of fresh local vegetables are another characteristic of this wonderfully healthy Thai soup recipe. ENJOY!
Summer Harvest Vegetable Soup
This Thai vegetable soup recipe is great any time of year, but is especially good when the summer or autumn vegetables are at their freshest. Quick and easy to make, this soup is also very versatile - substitute the vegetables you prefer, making use of whatever is fresh and available where you live. Both healthy and low-fat, yet rich in taste, this soup is bound to become a lunch or light dinner favorite. Enjoy!
This Thai vegetable soup recipe is great any time of year, but is especially good when the summer or autumn vegetables are at their freshest. Quick and easy to make, this soup is also very versatile - substitute the vegetables you prefer, making use of whatever is fresh and available where you live. Both healthy and low-fat, yet rich in taste, this soup is bound to become a lunch or light dinner favorite. Enjoy!
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?!
Thai Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Vegetables
This easy recipe for pasta salad is super-delicious and virtually fat free! Asian-style egg or wheat noodles - or fettuccini pasta noodles - are tossed in an array of fresh vegetables, shrimp, and herbs for the best pasta salad you'll have all summer. The oil-free dressing is extremely tasty, bursting with the quintessential tastes of Thai cooking. Make the full recipe and keep in the refrigerator to enjoy all week, whether for quick and easy lunches, or for a refreshing summer dinner.
This easy recipe for pasta salad is super-delicious and virtually fat free! Asian-style egg or wheat noodles - or fettuccini pasta noodles - are tossed in an array of fresh vegetables, shrimp, and herbs for the best pasta salad you'll have all summer. The oil-free dressing is extremely tasty, bursting with the quintessential tastes of Thai cooking. Make the full recipe and keep in the refrigerator to enjoy all week, whether for quick and easy lunches, or for a refreshing summer dinner.
Rose Petal Salad
"Unique and sensuous" is the only way to describe this tantalizing Thai salad! Create culinary waves by serving it at your next dinner party. Chicken and shrimp provide protein, while cucumber, spring onion, and fresh herbs provide lots of greens. Star fruit adds a final touch of flavor and beauty to this most exquisite of salad recipes!
"Unique and sensuous" is the only way to describe this tantalizing Thai salad! Create culinary waves by serving it at your next dinner party. Chicken and shrimp provide protein, while cucumber, spring onion, and fresh herbs provide lots of greens. Star fruit adds a final touch of flavor and beauty to this most exquisite of salad recipes!
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 Pineapple Salad with Cucumber and Peanuts
This easy salad recipe is very gourmet tasting. In fact, it's so scrumptious that your guests will think you labored over it (though it takes only minutes to make!). To make this salad, simply toss some pineapple chunks (fresh or canned) with cucumber, green onion, slices of red pepper, and peanuts together with an easy homemade Thai salad dressing, and voila - a perfect pineapple salad that looks and tastes like summer itself!
This easy salad recipe is very gourmet tasting. In fact, it's so scrumptious that your guests will think you labored over it (though it takes only minutes to make!). To make this salad, simply toss some pineapple chunks (fresh or canned) with cucumber, green onion, slices of red pepper, and peanuts together with an easy homemade Thai salad dressing, and voila - a perfect pineapple salad that looks and tastes like summer itself!
Thai Stuffed Chili Peppers
If you like spicy, you'll love these hot red chili peppers! This fun recipe starts with an assortment of chili peppers which are anywhere from 2 - 4 inches long. Experiment with jalapeno, red peppers, or banana peppers (these are especially hot). Stuffed with shrimp or chicken meat plus Thai herbs, these peppers are then dipped in a simple batter and fried. Superb for an appetizer, or enjoy them with a Thai salad for a complete meal!
If you like spicy, you'll love these hot red chili peppers! This fun recipe starts with an assortment of chili peppers which are anywhere from 2 - 4 inches long. Experiment with jalapeno, red peppers, or banana peppers (these are especially hot). Stuffed with shrimp or chicken meat plus Thai herbs, these peppers are then dipped in a simple batter and fried. Superb for an appetizer, or enjoy them with a Thai salad for a complete meal!
Cashew Salad
This Thai cashew salad recipe is incredibly scrumptious - but you won't believe just how scrumptious until you try it for yourself! Whole cashews are combined with cucumber, carrot, red pepper and Thai herbs. This healthy combination is tossed in a very easy and fat free Thai dressing. Cashew salad can be made in just 15 minutes, but tastes truly gourmet! A great salad recipe to accompany any meal, but especially other Thai food favorites.
This Thai cashew salad recipe is incredibly scrumptious - but you won't believe just how scrumptious until you try it for yourself! Whole cashews are combined with cucumber, carrot, red pepper and Thai herbs. This healthy combination is tossed in a very easy and fat free Thai dressing. Cashew salad can be made in just 15 minutes, but tastes truly gourmet! A great salad recipe to accompany any meal, but especially other Thai food favorites.
Tom Yum Soup -One of Thailand's Most Famous Dishes!
Learn to cook delicious Tom Yum - Thai Spicy Soup - with this authentic and easy to follow recipe. An excellent natural remedy for a cold or flu bug!
Learn to cook delicious Tom Yum - Thai Spicy Soup - with this authentic and easy to follow recipe. An excellent natural remedy for a cold or flu bug!
Chicken Soup (Tom Ka Kai)
This simple Thai chicken soup has that distinctive Thai flavor - a balance of spicy, salty, sweet and sour. You will especially welcome this soup's warmth during the winter, when it can also provide you with added health benefits, helping to ward off the cold or flu. So sip, slurp, and enjoy!
This simple Thai chicken soup has that distinctive Thai flavor - a balance of spicy, salty, sweet and sour. You will especially welcome this soup's warmth during the winter, when it can also provide you with added health benefits, helping to ward off the cold or flu. So sip, slurp, and enjoy!
Thai Carrot Soup with Ginger and Lemongrass
This Thai version of carrot soup also includes the health benefits of ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. With its potent combination of vegetables, rice, and fresh Thai herbs and spices, this soup is an excellent remedy for a cold or flu. High in vitamins A and C plus calcium, it is also extremely delicious, and makes an elegant soup to serve guests.
This Thai version of carrot soup also includes the health benefits of ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. With its potent combination of vegetables, rice, and fresh Thai herbs and spices, this soup is an excellent remedy for a cold or flu. High in vitamins A and C plus calcium, it is also extremely delicious, and makes an elegant soup to serve guests.
Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup is similar to Tom Yum Soup, but has a different flavor, plus it relies on egg instead of coconut milk to thicken it. The egg cooks in the soup, shredding into beautiful white "clouds". Includes lots of greens, plus your choice of chicken, seafood, or tofu/wheat gluten. Enjoy as an appetizer or main entree.
Hot and Sour Soup is similar to Tom Yum Soup, but has a different flavor, plus it relies on egg instead of coconut milk to thicken it. The egg cooks in the soup, shredding into beautiful white "clouds". Includes lots of greens, plus your choice of chicken, seafood, or tofu/wheat gluten. Enjoy as an appetizer or main entree.
Comforting Thai Lemongrass-Coconut Noodle Soup (Vegetarian)
This comforting soup recipe is a great natural remedy if you're suffering from a cold or flu bug - or simply want to warm up on a cold day. It's also a good way to get your greens, with broccoli, Chinese cabbage, carrots, and fresh basil added to a mound of thin gluten free Thai rice noodles.
This comforting soup recipe is a great natural remedy if you're suffering from a cold or flu bug - or simply want to warm up on a cold day. It's also a good way to get your greens, with broccoli, Chinese cabbage, carrots, and fresh basil added to a mound of thin gluten free Thai rice noodles.
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Want to try an Asian twist on chicken noodle soup? Then try this delicious and easy Thai food recipe. Using fresh slices of chicken, peanuts, coconut milk, noodles, and toasted coconut, this soup is sure to please your taste buds, warm up your insides, and brighten your mood. And if you happen to have a cold or the flu, this soup is the perfect medicine!
Want to try an Asian twist on chicken noodle soup? Then try this delicious and easy Thai food recipe. Using fresh slices of chicken, peanuts, coconut milk, noodles, and toasted coconut, this soup is sure to please your taste buds, warm up your insides, and brighten your mood. And if you happen to have a cold or the flu, this soup is the perfect medicine!
Thai Prawn & Pumpkin Soup
This yellow curry soup is a soothing comfort food when the weather turns cooler. Squash may be substituted for pumpkin, or make a vegetarian version by adding chickpeas instead of prawns. Either way, you'll have your guests asking for second helpings of this delicious, nutritious soup.
This yellow curry soup is a soothing comfort food when the weather turns cooler. Squash may be substituted for pumpkin, or make a vegetarian version by adding chickpeas instead of prawns. Either way, you'll have your guests asking for second helpings of this delicious, nutritious soup.
Thai Chicken Rice Soup with Prawns and Coriander
In Asia, breakfast often takes the form of soup, noodles, or "porridge", which is actually a kind of thick rice soup. This chicken-rice soup recipe is a good example, although I am more apt to make it for dinner. Whether cooked in a slow cooker, or on the stove, it's extremely easy to make, low in fat and calories, and healthy too (see my substitutions for whole grains).
In Asia, breakfast often takes the form of soup, noodles, or "porridge", which is actually a kind of thick rice soup. This chicken-rice soup recipe is a good example, although I am more apt to make it for dinner. Whether cooked in a slow cooker, or on the stove, it's extremely easy to make, low in fat and calories, and healthy too (see my substitutions for whole grains).
Thai Chicken Dumpling Soup with Greens
This Thai soup recipe is great if you have a cold - or simply want to escape the cold! The chicken dumplings are easily put together using wonton wrappers. A variety of nutritious vegetables are then added. Enjoy this immune-boosting soup as a complete meal, or serve smaller portions as an appetizer for your own Thai dinner menu.
This Thai soup recipe is great if you have a cold - or simply want to escape the cold! The chicken dumplings are easily put together using wonton wrappers. A variety of nutritious vegetables are then added. Enjoy this immune-boosting soup as a complete meal, or serve smaller portions as an appetizer for your own Thai dinner menu.
Thai Seafood Noodle Salad
Every bite of this sumptuous seafood salad offers a taste-explosion of Thai flavors! At the same time, the dressing never overpowers the fresh taste of the seafood, but rather brings out all of its natural succulence. While nearly every nation bordering an ocean has its own type of seafood salad, you'll definitely find this Thai version to be one of the best! Makes a great appetizer, side dish, or even a main course thanks to the addition of gluten free silvery glass noodles.
Every bite of this sumptuous seafood salad offers a taste-explosion of Thai flavors! At the same time, the dressing never overpowers the fresh taste of the seafood, but rather brings out all of its natural succulence. While nearly every nation bordering an ocean has its own type of seafood salad, you'll definitely find this Thai version to be one of the best! Makes a great appetizer, side dish, or even a main course thanks to the addition of gluten free silvery glass noodles.
Mango Salsa
This mango salsa recipe is so easy, it takes just minutes to prepare. Simply toss the ingredients in your food processor, or chop and combine by hand. Either way, this simple Thai mango salsa tastes divine! Use it as a dip for cooked prawns (makes a great party dish), or tortilla chips, or as a topping over grilled fish or chicken (see my recipe link below for Thai Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa). Included are instructions on how to buy and cut a mango.
This mango salsa recipe is so easy, it takes just minutes to prepare. Simply toss the ingredients in your food processor, or chop and combine by hand. Either way, this simple Thai mango salsa tastes divine! Use it as a dip for cooked prawns (makes a great party dish), or tortilla chips, or as a topping over grilled fish or chicken (see my recipe link below for Thai Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa). Included are instructions on how to buy and cut a mango.
Tropical Thai Fruit Salad - Served in a Pineapple
This Thai fruit salad will be the hit of your party - especially when served in a pineapple "boat" (a carved out pineapple). Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or on its own for a fresh fruit feast. Makes a terrific addition to a potluck, BBQ, or dinner party. Carving instructions for the pineapple are included.
This Thai fruit salad will be the hit of your party - especially when served in a pineapple "boat" (a carved out pineapple). Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or on its own for a fresh fruit feast. Makes a terrific addition to a potluck, BBQ, or dinner party. Carving instructions for the pineapple are included.
Easy Thai Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad is easy to make and brimming with the quintessential tastes of Thailand. Fresh cucumber is combined with red chillies, shallots, green onion, and basil, then tossed in a tangy Thai dressing. Serve this unique and healthy salad as a side dish at dinner, or as a light and tasty lunch or snack. Great for a party, BBQ, picnic, potluck party.
This cucumber salad is easy to make and brimming with the quintessential tastes of Thailand. Fresh cucumber is combined with red chillies, shallots, green onion, and basil, then tossed in a tangy Thai dressing. Serve this unique and healthy salad as a side dish at dinner, or as a light and tasty lunch or snack. Great for a party, BBQ, picnic, potluck party.
Grilled Chicken Salad & Lemongrass-Coriander-Lime Dressing
My Thai Grilled Chicken Salad will thrill your taste-buds! Strips of chicken breast are marinated in a garlic-coriander-pepper sauce, then chicken is grilled on a BBQ or in your oven. Place over a bed of summer greens that has been tossed in a lemongrass-coriander-lime dressing, and top with a sprinkling of fresh basil for a complete meal that is Thai-delicious!
My Thai Grilled Chicken Salad will thrill your taste-buds! Strips of chicken breast are marinated in a garlic-coriander-pepper sauce, then chicken is grilled on a BBQ or in your oven. Place over a bed of summer greens that has been tossed in a lemongrass-coriander-lime dressing, and top with a sprinkling of fresh basil for a complete meal that is Thai-delicious!
Thai Pasta Salad Recipe
Pasta salad, but with a twist. Made with rice noodles and a flavorful Thai dressing, this dish will prove a big hit at your next potluck, picnic, BBQ, or dinner party. Makes a great summertime salad, lunch, snack, or side dish that's also low in calories and fat, gluten-free, and can be made vegetarian. Once you've tried it, you'll never go back to regular pasta salad again!
Pasta salad, but with a twist. Made with rice noodles and a flavorful Thai dressing, this dish will prove a big hit at your next potluck, picnic, BBQ, or dinner party. Makes a great summertime salad, lunch, snack, or side dish that's also low in calories and fat, gluten-free, and can be made vegetarian. Once you've tried it, you'll never go back to regular pasta salad again!
Fresh Papaya Salad with Prawns and Garden Greens
If you're tired of the same boring salads, try my Fresh Papaya Salad with Prawns and Garden Greens. A complete meal in itself, this salad also works as an appetizer or side dish. Accompanying the salad is a unique Thai dressing that is so good, you won't even notice it's low-fat. You'll definitely want to make extra to keep in the refrigerator for your regular tossed salads!
If you're tired of the same boring salads, try my Fresh Papaya Salad with Prawns and Garden Greens. A complete meal in itself, this salad also works as an appetizer or side dish. Accompanying the salad is a unique Thai dressing that is so good, you won't even notice it's low-fat. You'll definitely want to make extra to keep in the refrigerator for your regular tossed salads!
Asparagus with Mixed Vegetables
This asparagus recipe combines asparagus with other vegetables in an easy stir-fry. In this asparagus recipe, the "speers" remain bright green and still crispy, never soggy or limp. Stir-fried in your wok or frying pan, this easy asparagus recipe will give you 2-3 servings of your daily vegetable goal, and still you'll crave more! Includes an easy stir-fry sauce and lots of cooking tips to make the best asparagus recipe you've ever tried!
This asparagus recipe combines asparagus with other vegetables in an easy stir-fry. In this asparagus recipe, the "speers" remain bright green and still crispy, never soggy or limp. Stir-fried in your wok or frying pan, this easy asparagus recipe will give you 2-3 servings of your daily vegetable goal, and still you'll crave more! Includes an easy stir-fry sauce and lots of cooking tips to make the best asparagus recipe you've ever tried!
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.
Thai Vermicelli Noodles in a Spicy Broth
For some Thai comfort food, try this vermicelli noodle soup recipe.
For some Thai comfort food, try this vermicelli noodle soup recipe.
Quick and Easy Barbecued Vegetables, Thai Style
You won't believe how delicious vegetables can be until you try this fast and easy recipe for Thai-style BBQ Vegetables! Marinated in garlic, lime juice, and coriander, plain peppers and eggplant come alive with flavor and sweetness when grilled over the BBQ. Even your kids will want to eat their vegetables! You can also add cherry tomatoes and green bell peppers to the mix for even more variety and flavor.
You won't believe how delicious vegetables can be until you try this fast and easy recipe for Thai-style BBQ Vegetables! Marinated in garlic, lime juice, and coriander, plain peppers and eggplant come alive with flavor and sweetness when grilled over the BBQ. Even your kids will want to eat their vegetables! You can also add cherry tomatoes and green bell peppers to the mix for even more variety and flavor.
Thai Coconut Rice
Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many Thai dishes, such as fish and curries. Although you can make coconut rice in a rice cooker, this recipe teaches you how to make it the old fashioned way - in a pot on the stove. Quick and easy, this coconut rice recipe will come in handy for those times when you want to make dinner extra special without going to a lot of extra work. Coconut rice also makes a great side dish to take to a potluck or an Asian-themed dinner party.
Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many Thai dishes, such as fish and curries. Although you can make coconut rice in a rice cooker, this recipe teaches you how to make it the old fashioned way - in a pot on the stove. Quick and easy, this coconut rice recipe will come in handy for those times when you want to make dinner extra special without going to a lot of extra work. Coconut rice also makes a great side dish to take to a potluck or an Asian-themed dinner party.
Thai Green Papaya Salad
This salad 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 chilli pepper and the saltiness of shrimp paste and fish sauce, plus the sweetness of honey. It's a beautifully unique and flavor-filled recipe that will make a great impression at your next potluck, party, or family get-together. It's also easy to make, low-calorie, and very nutritious.
This salad 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 chilli pepper and the saltiness of shrimp paste and fish sauce, plus the sweetness of honey. It's a beautifully unique and flavor-filled recipe that will make a great impression at your next potluck, party, or family get-together. It's also easy to make, low-calorie, and very nutritious.
Thai-style Potstickers
Thai potstickers are similar to dumplings, so called because they are fried and tend to stick to the bottom of the pot. But don't be decieved - this potsticker recipe is super easy to make. Enjoy Thai potstickers as a snack, an appetizer, or with a salad as a meal unto itself. My family simply loves them.
Thai potstickers are similar to dumplings, so called because they are fried and tend to stick to the bottom of the pot. But don't be decieved - this potsticker recipe is super easy to make. Enjoy Thai potstickers as a snack, an appetizer, or with a salad as a meal unto itself. My family simply loves them.
Thai Fish Cakes
In Thailand, fish cakes are a common, everyday snack. Sample these with a little sweet chilli sauce and a cold lager, and you'll soon find yourself instantly transported to a Thai beach!
In Thailand, fish cakes are a common, everyday snack. Sample these with a little sweet chilli sauce and a cold lager, and you'll soon find yourself instantly transported to a Thai beach!
Thai Beer Nuts
If you like it spicy, you'll want to try making this nutty snack. Serve it with beer during happy hour for a taste of the exotic.
If you like it spicy, you'll want to try making this nutty snack. Serve it with beer during happy hour for a taste of the exotic.
Spicy Thai Dip
This flavorful dip from Northern Thailand is excellent for a snack or appetizer when served with a variety of fresh vegetables.
This flavorful dip from Northern Thailand is excellent for a snack or appetizer when served with a variety of fresh vegetables.
Thai Fresh Rolls
Learn to cook Thai fresh rolls, an easy snack for parties, potlucks, appetizers
Learn to cook Thai fresh rolls, an easy snack for parties, potlucks, appetizers
Thai-style Sticky Rice Dumpling Recipe
Sticky rice dumplings are common throughout Southeast-Asia - both savory and sweet versions. This savory Thai recipe has a healthy chicken-shiitake mushroom filling. The dumplings are then wrapped in banana leaves and either steamed, barbequed, or baked in the oven. Serve them as part of a main course, or as a snack. They also make a great lunch - just take one of these compact packets to work and microwave it for a quick, deliciously unique lunch.
Sticky rice dumplings are common throughout Southeast-Asia - both savory and sweet versions. This savory Thai recipe has a healthy chicken-shiitake mushroom filling. The dumplings are then wrapped in banana leaves and either steamed, barbequed, or baked in the oven. Serve them as part of a main course, or as a snack. They also make a great lunch - just take one of these compact packets to work and microwave it for a quick, deliciously unique lunch.
Thai Pandan Chicken Recipe
Pandan (screwpine pandanus) is a type of tree that grows in tropical areas of Asia. Pandan leaves have a sweet, unique flavor, and the green dye from their leaves makes for very colorful dishes and desserts (without resorting to food coloring). Pandan chicken is made by marinating the chicken in a pandan sauce, then actually wrapping the chicken pieces in pandan leaf. This is a colorful, flavorful dish that's beautiful to serve as an appetizer or main dish at a potluck or party.
Pandan (screwpine pandanus) is a type of tree that grows in tropical areas of Asia. Pandan leaves have a sweet, unique flavor, and the green dye from their leaves makes for very colorful dishes and desserts (without resorting to food coloring). Pandan chicken is made by marinating the chicken in a pandan sauce, then actually wrapping the chicken pieces in pandan leaf. This is a colorful, flavorful dish that's beautiful to serve as an appetizer or main dish at a potluck or party.