Thai Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Easy Coconut Rice Recipe
Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many Thai entrees, as well as other world cuisine fare. 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 & easy to make, this coconut rice recipe is perfect for those times when you want to make dinner extra special without going to a lot of work. Coconut rice also makes a popular side dish to take to a potluck or Asian-themed dinner party. Enjoy!
Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many Thai entrees, as well as other world cuisine fare. 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 & easy to make, this coconut rice recipe is perfect for those times when you want to make dinner extra special without going to a lot of work. Coconut rice also makes a popular side dish to take to a potluck or Asian-themed dinner party. Enjoy!
Green Curry
Thai green curry is one of the most famous curry recipes in the world. Learn how to cook Green Curry with this easy and delicious recipe. This Thai Green Curry Chicken is authentic and oh-so-tasty, plus it's easily made from scratch - no need for a store-bought curry paste! Just toss all the sauce ingredients into your food processor, chopper, or blender - or mix by hand. It's so fantastic-tasting, you'll want to make this Thai Green Chicken Curry recipe part of your weekly Thai food menu!
Thai green curry is one of the most famous curry recipes in the world. Learn how to cook Green Curry with this easy and delicious recipe. This Thai Green Curry Chicken is authentic and oh-so-tasty, plus it's easily made from scratch - no need for a store-bought curry paste! Just toss all the sauce ingredients into your food processor, chopper, or blender - or mix by hand. It's so fantastic-tasting, you'll want to make this Thai Green Chicken Curry recipe part of your weekly Thai food menu!
Thai Stir-fried Vegetables
Making a "simple stir fry" isn't all that simple. Getting the stir fry 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. Try it as a side dish, or make it the main course. Nuts, tofu, wheat gluten, or slices of chicken (if you are non-vegetarian) can be added as a protein source - you'll love it!
Making a "simple stir fry" isn't all that simple. Getting the stir fry 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. Try it as a side dish, or make it the main course. Nuts, tofu, wheat gluten, or slices of chicken (if you are non-vegetarian) can be added as a protein source - you'll love it!
Thai Yellow Curry
This Thai yellow curry chicken recipe is so fast and easy to make, you won't believe how good it tastes! Just follow my homemade step-by-step recipe (with pictures) for some deliciously healthy Thai food, and a fabulous curry you'll want to make again. Adjust the chili content to make it as spicy or mild as you like - either way, it will turn out very tasty. Great to serve guests or take to a party - a classic yellow chicken curry dish everyone will love!
This Thai yellow curry chicken recipe is so fast and easy to make, you won't believe how good it tastes! Just follow my homemade step-by-step recipe (with pictures) for some deliciously healthy Thai food, and a fabulous curry you'll want to make again. Adjust the chili content to make it as spicy or mild as you like - either way, it will turn out very tasty. Great to serve guests or take to a party - a classic yellow chicken curry dish everyone will love!
How to Buy & Prepare StarFruit
If you've ever been curious about star fruit, this article is for you. Find out how to cut and eat a star fruit with my step-by-step pictures and instructions. Also learn basic facts about star fruit, including the health benefits of eating or juicing star fruit. Included are shopping tips for choosing a ripe star fruit, plus star fruit recipe links... basically everything you wanted to know about star fruit in one place!
If you've ever been curious about star fruit, this article is for you. Find out how to cut and eat a star fruit with my step-by-step pictures and instructions. Also learn basic facts about star fruit, including the health benefits of eating or juicing star fruit. Included are shopping tips for choosing a ripe star fruit, plus star fruit recipe links... basically everything you wanted to know about star fruit in one place!
Thai Red Curry with Vegetables
This Thai Red Curry Recipe is fragrant and sumptuous, and can be made anywhere from mild to red-hot, depending on how much spice you prefer. It starts with a homemade Thai red curry paste which is easily put together with your food processor or blender. Add coconut milk, chicken, and some vegetables, and you have a healthy and hearty curry dish that will awaken your senses and boost your mood. Best of all, this one-pot dish can be put together and in the oven in under 20 minutes! ENJOY!
This Thai Red Curry Recipe is fragrant and sumptuous, and can be made anywhere from mild to red-hot, depending on how much spice you prefer. It starts with a homemade Thai red curry paste which is easily put together with your food processor or blender. Add coconut milk, chicken, and some vegetables, and you have a healthy and hearty curry dish that will awaken your senses and boost your mood. Best of all, this one-pot dish can be put together and in the oven in under 20 minutes! ENJOY!
Choose Your Pad Thai!
For excellent Pad Thai every time, try one of these four authentic, easy-to-follow pad thai recipes. From Chicken Pad Thai to Vegetarian Pad Thai, you'll find the pad thai that best suits your taste-buds. Each pad thai recipe is easy to follow, and includes lots of pictures and cooking tips to help you make the best pad thai noodles you've ever tasted!
For excellent Pad Thai every time, try one of these four authentic, easy-to-follow pad thai recipes. From Chicken Pad Thai to Vegetarian Pad Thai, you'll find the pad thai that best suits your taste-buds. Each pad thai recipe is easy to follow, and includes lots of pictures and cooking tips to help you make the best pad thai noodles you've ever tasted!
Chicken Pad Thai
You asked for an easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe, so here it is! A faster, simpler version of pad thai, this yummy recipe will leave you craving more. The key to perfect pad thai is in the cooking (or "not" cooking) of the noodles - learn how to get them chewy-perfect with this recipe. Included is a simple, but authentic pad thai sauce which is tangy and a little spicy. When it's all put together, you'll find there isn't a noodle dish better than real Chicken Pad Thai!
You asked for an easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe, so here it is! A faster, simpler version of pad thai, this yummy recipe will leave you craving more. The key to perfect pad thai is in the cooking (or "not" cooking) of the noodles - learn how to get them chewy-perfect with this recipe. Included is a simple, but authentic pad thai sauce which is tangy and a little spicy. When it's all put together, you'll find there isn't a noodle dish better than real Chicken Pad Thai!
Tom Yum Soup
Aside from being one of the most popular soups in the world, Tom Yum Soup has many health benefits, due its potent combination of herbs and spices. In fact, this Thai soup is currently under scientific study, as it appears to have immune-boosting power as a natural remedy for cold and flu viruses. In my version of the recipe, I've added coconut milk ("Tom Khaa") which I find makes the soup richer tasting while still keeping it super healthy. ENJOY!
Aside from being one of the most popular soups in the world, Tom Yum Soup has many health benefits, due its potent combination of herbs and spices. In fact, this Thai soup is currently under scientific study, as it appears to have immune-boosting power as a natural remedy for cold and flu viruses. In my version of the recipe, I've added coconut milk ("Tom Khaa") which I find makes the soup richer tasting while still keeping it super healthy. ENJOY!
Thai Spicy Soup
If you like spicy Thai soup, try this delicious version of Tom Yum Goong, which is basically Tom Yum soup but with coconut milk added ("Tom Khaa"). The coconut milk gives it a little more thickness and flavor. It's an easy recipe, and quick to cook up. A great natural cold and flu remedy, this Tom Yum recipe is like medicine in food form. As a bonus, this Tom Yum soup recipe is simple to make but tastes like Thai restaurant quality. ENJOY!
If you like spicy Thai soup, try this delicious version of Tom Yum Goong, which is basically Tom Yum soup but with coconut milk added ("Tom Khaa"). The coconut milk gives it a little more thickness and flavor. It's an easy recipe, and quick to cook up. A great natural cold and flu remedy, this Tom Yum recipe is like medicine in food form. As a bonus, this Tom Yum soup recipe is simple to make but tastes like Thai restaurant quality. ENJOY!
How to Prepare Dragon Fruit
If you've ever wondered how to eat dragon fruit, this article is for you. Dragon Fruit is very delicious and nutritious, plus it's high in fiber and low in calories. It is widely available in Canada and the US - in Canada, dragon fruit is now being sold within most regular grocery store chains. If you live in the US, look for it at your local China town or Asian food or fruit market. Dragon fruit is easy to prepare and fun to eat, and the fruit makes superb juice and cold drinks. Enjoy!
If you've ever wondered how to eat dragon fruit, this article is for you. Dragon Fruit is very delicious and nutritious, plus it's high in fiber and low in calories. It is widely available in Canada and the US - in Canada, dragon fruit is now being sold within most regular grocery store chains. If you live in the US, look for it at your local China town or Asian food or fruit market. Dragon fruit is easy to prepare and fun to eat, and the fruit makes superb juice and cold drinks. Enjoy!
Sticky Rice Recipe
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 is usually steamed, here I'm going to show you how to cook sticky rice in a pot on your stove. An easy sticky rice recipe you can make quite quickly. 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 is usually steamed, here I'm going to show you how to cook sticky rice in a pot on your stove. An easy sticky rice recipe you can make quite quickly. ENJOY!
Thai Spring Rolls
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. As a bonus, this spring roll recipe is also fresher and healthier than the spring rolls you'll find in most restaurants. ENJOY!
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. As a bonus, this spring roll recipe is also fresher and healthier than the spring rolls you'll find in most restaurants. ENJOY!
Thai Chicken/Beef Satay Recipe
There's satay, and then there's Thai chicken satay! If you've never had the real stuff, then you're going to be blown away by the succulent taste of this satay recipe. Strips of chicken (or beef) are marinated in a special Thai paste, then skewered and grilled on the BBQ or broiled in the oven. It is then served with homemade peanut sauce for the ultimate taste sensation. Even your kids will love it. Chicken Satay also makes a great party food!
There's satay, and then there's Thai chicken satay! If you've never had the real stuff, then you're going to be blown away by the succulent taste of this satay recipe. Strips of chicken (or beef) are marinated in a special Thai paste, then skewered and grilled on the BBQ or broiled in the oven. It is then served with homemade peanut sauce for the ultimate taste sensation. Even your kids will love it. Chicken Satay also makes a great party food!
Lettuce Wraps
This lettuce wraps recipe is easy and delicious, plus fun to make! Lettuce wraps are also a fun dish to eat, either as an appetizer or as the main course. Serve the lettuce wrap 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. These easy lettuce wraps make a low-calorie, low-fat treat that's also very nutritious. Makes a great party food too!
This lettuce wraps recipe is easy and delicious, plus fun to make! Lettuce wraps are also a fun dish to eat, either as an appetizer or as the main course. Serve the lettuce wrap 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. These easy lettuce wraps make a low-calorie, low-fat treat that's also very nutritious. Makes a great party food too!
Thai Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a wonderful herb used for all kinds of Thai recipes and in Southeast-Asian cooking in general. Find out how to buy and cook with lemongrass with simple step-by-step guide to cooking with lemongrass. It will teach you how to choose, prepare, and process lemongrass - all you need to do then is add it to your recipe. Thai lemon grass is easy to use once you know how, so check out this step-by-step lemon grass guide!
Lemongrass is a wonderful herb used for all kinds of Thai recipes and in Southeast-Asian cooking in general. Find out how to buy and cook with lemongrass with simple step-by-step guide to cooking with lemongrass. It will teach you how to choose, prepare, and process lemongrass - all you need to do then is add it to your recipe. Thai lemon grass is easy to use once you know how, so check out this step-by-step lemon grass guide!
Best Soup Recipes!
Fall in love with soup again with these Best Fall Soup Recipes. From world-famous Tom Yum soup to Thai-style chicken noodle and vegetarian soups, you'll find the right soup to suit the occasion. Thai soups are among the tastiest in the world, and some of the healthiest. Tom Yum soup is even earning a reputation as a good cold and flu remedy, so you'll be able to easily chase away any of those early bugs that might appear once school starts. ENJOY!
Fall in love with soup again with these Best Fall Soup Recipes. From world-famous Tom Yum soup to Thai-style chicken noodle and vegetarian soups, you'll find the right soup to suit the occasion. Thai soups are among the tastiest in the world, and some of the healthiest. Tom Yum soup is even earning a reputation as a good cold and flu remedy, so you'll be able to easily chase away any of those early bugs that might appear once school starts. ENJOY!
Thai Green Curry, Veggie Style
An authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe for the vegetarian palate. All the authentic trimmings - lemongrass, coriander seeds, green chillies, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk - without the meat, but with meat substitutes - wheat gluten or tofu, take your pick. You can also make this curry gluten free. Any way you cook it, this is such a real and tasty Thai meal, you'll tend to forget how healthy it is!
An authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe for the vegetarian palate. All the authentic trimmings - lemongrass, coriander seeds, green chillies, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk - without the meat, but with meat substitutes - wheat gluten or tofu, take your pick. You can also make this curry gluten free. Any way you cook it, this is such a real and tasty Thai meal, you'll tend to forget how healthy it is!
Vegetarian Pumpkin Curry
This vegetarian curry offers an array of colorful vegetables infused with citrus accents. You'll love the unique taste of this curry, as well as its healthy combination of vegetables including pumpkin or squash, yam, yellow bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Chick peas are added for protein, then the dish is finished with a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds and nasturium flowers for a gourmet curry recipe that's both beautiful and delicious. Makes a perfect vegetarian Thanksgiving recipe!
This vegetarian curry offers an array of colorful vegetables infused with citrus accents. You'll love the unique taste of this curry, as well as its healthy combination of vegetables including pumpkin or squash, yam, yellow bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Chick peas are added for protein, then the dish is finished with a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds and nasturium flowers for a gourmet curry recipe that's both beautiful and delicious. Makes a perfect vegetarian Thanksgiving recipe!
Mango Sticky Rice Dessert
Thai Mango Sticky Rice Dessert (Khao Niaow Ma Muang)is an absolute must try! This recipe is foolproof and even budding chefs with two left hands come off smelling mango sweet. This easy Thai dessert starts with Thai sweet rice (also called sticky rice) which is surrounded by a "bath" of coconut milk, then topped with slices of fresh (or frozen) mango. If you like mangos, you're going to love this very simple but tropical asian dessert. Mmmmm!
Thai Mango Sticky Rice Dessert (Khao Niaow Ma Muang)is an absolute must try! This recipe is foolproof and even budding chefs with two left hands come off smelling mango sweet. This easy Thai dessert starts with Thai sweet rice (also called sticky rice) which is surrounded by a "bath" of coconut milk, then topped with slices of fresh (or frozen) mango. If you like mangos, you're going to love this very simple but tropical asian dessert. Mmmmm!
Vegetarian Pad Thai
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 does offer adequate protein in the form of eggs (vegans can omit this ingredient), and ground nuts. Plus, because it's made with rice noodles, Pad Thai is a gluten free recipe. Although vegetables are not strictly part of traditional Pad Thai, I've added a little bok choy to make this dish even more nutritious. Try it - you'll love it!
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 does offer adequate protein in the form of eggs (vegans can omit this ingredient), and ground nuts. Plus, because it's made with rice noodles, Pad Thai is a gluten free recipe. Although vegetables are not strictly part of traditional Pad Thai, I've added a little bok choy to make this dish even more nutritious. Try it - you'll love it!
Best Thai Curry Recipes!
Find all of my most popular Thai curry recipes in one place, including green, red, and yellow curry recipes. All of these Thai curry recipes are made from scratch (no need for store-bought curry pastes here), so every curry tastes zingingly fresh. They're also healthier than store-bought curry sauces and pastes. So go ahead - check out my Top Thai Curries, and get cooking! (includes vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free curries too!)
Find all of my most popular Thai curry recipes in one place, including green, red, and yellow curry recipes. All of these Thai curry recipes are made from scratch (no need for store-bought curry pastes here), so every curry tastes zingingly fresh. They're also healthier than store-bought curry sauces and pastes. So go ahead - check out my Top Thai Curries, and get cooking! (includes vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free curries too!)
Thai Green Curry Paste
Thai green curry paste is surprisingly easy to make! Added to chicken or other meats, as well as seafood, noodles, vegetables, tofu, or wheat gluten, this paste will create sumptuous curries. Easily make a sumptuous curry chicken using this recipe, plus a wide range of other Thai dishes that are certain to please. Use right away, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and use it as you need it. Much better-tasting than store-bought curry pastes - and much healthier too!
Thai green curry paste is surprisingly easy to make! Added to chicken or other meats, as well as seafood, noodles, vegetables, tofu, or wheat gluten, this paste will create sumptuous curries. Easily make a sumptuous curry chicken using this recipe, plus a wide range of other Thai dishes that are certain to please. Use right away, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and use it as you need it. Much better-tasting than store-bought curry pastes - and much healthier too!
Thai Peanut Sauce/Dip
While most Western versions of peanut sauce are made with peanut butter, this Thai peanut sauce 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 or beef satay. Or use it to make a yummy cold noodle salad. A very easy and delicious peanut sauce recipe!
While most Western versions of peanut sauce are made with peanut butter, this Thai peanut sauce 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 or beef satay. Or use it to make a yummy cold noodle salad. A very easy and delicious peanut sauce recipe!
Stir Fry Recipes
Delicious Stir Fry Recipes from the Thai kitchen! Try one of these fabulous stir-fries, from chicken stir fry to vegetable and shrimp stir fry - all the best ones are right here! Great if you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea during the week, or on those lazy weekend evenings when you have better things to do than spend hours in the kitchen. All of these recipes are extremely healthy in addition to being scrumptiously good. Enjoy!
Delicious Stir Fry Recipes from the Thai kitchen! Try one of these fabulous stir-fries, from chicken stir fry to vegetable and shrimp stir fry - all the best ones are right here! Great if you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea during the week, or on those lazy weekend evenings when you have better things to do than spend hours in the kitchen. All of these recipes are extremely healthy in addition to being scrumptiously good. Enjoy!
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is an essential ingredient in Thai cooking. Thai lemon grass is easy to buy and use once you learn a few tips. Find out how to purchase lemongrass, and how to prepare it for use in Thai food. Learn how to add lemongrass to your recipes, and even how to grow it in your garden with this one-page lemongrass primer.
Lemongrass is an essential ingredient in Thai cooking. Thai lemon grass is easy to buy and use once you learn a few tips. Find out how to purchase lemongrass, and how to prepare it for use in Thai food. Learn how to add lemongrass to your recipes, and even how to grow it in your garden with this one-page lemongrass primer.
Easy Noodle Recipe
Cook this classic and popular Pad Thai recipe following my easy step-by-step instructions (with pictures). Long on looks and taste but simple to prepare, Pad Thai is the very dish to serve when you want to pull out all the stops. While traditional Pad Thai has virtually no vegetables in it (except bean sprouts and garnish), I've added some snow peas to this recipe in order to make it more nutritious.
Cook this classic and popular Pad Thai recipe following my easy step-by-step instructions (with pictures). Long on looks and taste but simple to prepare, Pad Thai is the very dish to serve when you want to pull out all the stops. While traditional Pad Thai has virtually no vegetables in it (except bean sprouts and garnish), I've added some snow peas to this recipe in order to make it more nutritious.
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. Tom Ka Kai can either be served as an appetizer or as the star player (noodles can be added if you're planning to make this soup as a main entree). 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. Tom Ka Kai can either be served as an appetizer or as the star player (noodles can be added if you're planning to make this soup as a main entree). So sip, slurp, and enjoy!
Fish Cakes
If you like crab cakes, you're going to love these fish cakes. Thai Fish Cakes can be made with nearly any type of fish, fresh or frozen. Though not strictly Thai, I've taken the liberty of adding a very North American ingredient to these cakes (this is the secret ingredient that keeps them from falling apart). These fish cakes take a little less than an hour to make, but the great taste is well worth every minute. Makes a great party food or appetizer!
If you like crab cakes, you're going to love these fish cakes. Thai Fish Cakes can be made with nearly any type of fish, fresh or frozen. Though not strictly Thai, I've taken the liberty of adding a very North American ingredient to these cakes (this is the secret ingredient that keeps them from falling apart). These fish cakes take a little less than an hour to make, but the great taste is well worth every minute. Makes a great party food or appetizer!
Thai Fresh Spring Rolls
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! (Includes instructions on wrapping spring rolls.)
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! (Includes instructions on wrapping spring rolls.)
Thai Red Curry Paste
This Thai red curry paste recipe is EASY to make from scratch. You'll never buy packaged curry pastes again once you try this recipe. Homemade curry paste makes for tastier curries, and they're much healthier too! Red curry paste makes for excellent Thai curry, including curry chicken and seafood curries, beef curry, vegetarian curries, and fish curry. Or add a dollop of this paste to flavor Thai soups, noodles, or other dishes. ENJOY!
This Thai red curry paste recipe is EASY to make from scratch. You'll never buy packaged curry pastes again once you try this recipe. Homemade curry paste makes for tastier curries, and they're much healthier too! Red curry paste makes for excellent Thai curry, including curry chicken and seafood curries, beef curry, vegetarian curries, and fish curry. Or add a dollop of this paste to flavor Thai soups, noodles, or other dishes. ENJOY!
Pineapple Fried Rice
If you like fried rice, but have been disappointed with homemade fried rice recipes, try this recipe! Pineapple Fried 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) fried rice. It isn't difficult to make - in fact, this easy Thai recipe will have you cooking and enjoying this pineapple fried rice in no time!
If you like fried rice, but have been disappointed with homemade fried rice recipes, try this recipe! Pineapple Fried 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) fried rice. It isn't difficult to make - in fact, this easy Thai recipe will have you cooking and enjoying this pineapple fried rice in no time!
Fish Curry
This fish curry tastes so delectable, you won't believe how fast and easy it is - ready in just 20 minutes! Fillets of fish (any type, fresh or frozen) are simmered in a rich Thai curry sauce. Includes vegetables for a healthy one-pot dish. Like all curries, this fish curry makes excellent leftovers as well as hot lunches to take to work. A nice dish any time of year, but particularly warming during cool weather. And it's ready in just 20 minutes. Mmmmm...!
This fish curry tastes so delectable, you won't believe how fast and easy it is - ready in just 20 minutes! Fillets of fish (any type, fresh or frozen) are simmered in a rich Thai curry sauce. Includes vegetables for a healthy one-pot dish. Like all curries, this fish curry makes excellent leftovers as well as hot lunches to take to work. A nice dish any time of year, but particularly warming during cool weather. And it's ready in just 20 minutes. Mmmmm...!
Saffron Rice
This easy recipe for saffron rice hails from the south of Thailand. Saffron rice makes dinner extra special, and is nearly as easy to make as regular rice. You needn't own a rice cooker to make this recipe either - it's boiled in a pot on the stove, but tastes every bite like steamed rice! And unlike most saffron rice recipes, this one is fat-free and extremely healthy. Enjoy!
This easy recipe for saffron rice hails from the south of Thailand. Saffron rice makes dinner extra special, and is nearly as easy to make as regular rice. You needn't own a rice cooker to make this recipe either - it's boiled in a pot on the stove, but tastes every bite like steamed rice! And unlike most saffron rice recipes, this one is fat-free and extremely healthy. Enjoy!
Easy Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice makes a deliciously easy side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes such as curries, stir-fried vegetables, plus fish and seafood mains. This easy coconut rice recipe is made in a rice cooker (for coconut rice made in a pot on your stove, see link within this recipe). All you need is some rice, coconut milk, water and salt! This coconut rice recipe also pairs beautifully with Indian food dishes. ENJOY!
Coconut Rice makes a deliciously easy side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes such as curries, stir-fried vegetables, plus fish and seafood mains. This easy coconut rice recipe is made in a rice cooker (for coconut rice made in a pot on your stove, see link within this recipe). All you need is some rice, coconut milk, water and salt! This coconut rice recipe also pairs beautifully with Indian food dishes. ENJOY!
Shrimp Coconut Curry
This Thai Shrimp Curry Recipe is nothing less than fantastic! The curry sauce recipe is really easy to make - just stir together the ingredients, or blend them up in a food processor, chopper, or blender. The secret ingredient in this curry sauce is a hint of tomato in an otherwise yellow curry. Also contributing to this sumptuous curry are pineapple chunks plus coconut milk and dry toasted coconut for a tropical-tasting Thai shrimp curry you'll want to make again!
This Thai Shrimp Curry Recipe is nothing less than fantastic! The curry sauce recipe is really easy to make - just stir together the ingredients, or blend them up in a food processor, chopper, or blender. The secret ingredient in this curry sauce is a hint of tomato in an otherwise yellow curry. Also contributing to this sumptuous curry are pineapple chunks plus coconut milk and dry toasted coconut for a tropical-tasting Thai shrimp curry you'll want to make again!
Fried Rice
This classic Thai pineapple fried rice recipe is real vegetarian Thai food. Make this easy fried rice at home - it's as good or better than take-out fried rice! Thai jasmine rice is fried up with chunks of pineapple, plus cashews, peas, and currents with a curry-flavored broth. Includes cooking tips to create perfect fried rice everytime. Proof that vegetarian thai cooking is anything but boring. Mmmm - heavenly!
This classic Thai pineapple fried rice recipe is real vegetarian Thai food. Make this easy fried rice at home - it's as good or better than take-out fried rice! Thai jasmine rice is fried up with chunks of pineapple, plus cashews, peas, and currents with a curry-flavored broth. Includes cooking tips to create perfect fried rice everytime. Proof that vegetarian thai cooking is anything but boring. Mmmm - heavenly!
Easy Fried Tofu Recipe
What is tofu and how do you cook tofu? How do you make a great-tasting tofu recipe? These questions are all answered in this easy tofu recipe for crunchy fried tofu. This recipe will take you from the first step of buying tofu to making delicious fried tofu. Included is a recipe for Thai peanut dip which is an excellent accompaniment to freshly fried tofu. Or you can use your fried tofu to create other vegetarian thai food recipes (find links to these too!).
What is tofu and how do you cook tofu? How do you make a great-tasting tofu recipe? These questions are all answered in this easy tofu recipe for crunchy fried tofu. This recipe will take you from the first step of buying tofu to making delicious fried tofu. Included is a recipe for Thai peanut dip which is an excellent accompaniment to freshly fried tofu. Or you can use your fried tofu to create other vegetarian thai food recipes (find links to these too!).
All About Papayas
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, from improving digestion to preventing heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and eye disorders. Full of antioxidants, flavoniods, plus loads of vitamins and minerals, this is one of the healthiest of nature's fruit. But how do you cut and eat a papaya? Just follow these simple steps to find out!
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, from improving digestion to preventing heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and eye disorders. Full of antioxidants, flavoniods, plus loads of vitamins and minerals, this is one of the healthiest of nature's fruit. But how do you cut and eat a papaya? Just follow these simple steps to find out!
Mango Chicken Recipe
This Thai recipe for Mango Chicken is healthy and certain to please everyone's taste. Slices of flour-dusted chicken are pan fried, then simmered in a tangy mango sauce made with fresh mangos (if mangos are out of season, canned may be substituted). Since this recipe is a little labor intensive (though well worth the effort), I'm including a quick & easy version for the busy cook. Make mango chicken for your friends or family - they won't be able to thank you enough!
This Thai recipe for Mango Chicken is healthy and certain to please everyone's taste. Slices of flour-dusted chicken are pan fried, then simmered in a tangy mango sauce made with fresh mangos (if mangos are out of season, canned may be substituted). Since this recipe is a little labor intensive (though well worth the effort), I'm including a quick & easy version for the busy cook. Make mango chicken for your friends or family - they won't be able to thank you enough!
Top Thai Recipe Picks
Authentic Thai recipes that are easy to make. Includes pictures with every recipe, so you know what the dish should look like. These Thai recipes are triple-tested and highly-rated by users, so you know they're good. ENJOY!
Authentic Thai recipes that are easy to make. Includes pictures with every recipe, so you know what the dish should look like. These Thai recipes are triple-tested and highly-rated by users, so you know they're good. ENJOY!
Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum Thai Spicy Soup Recipe with a vegetarian twist. Tom Yum Soup is currently under study for its ability to boost the immune system and help fight off cold and flu viruses. This vegetarian version is easy to make, and just as healthy (if not more so!) than the original recipe. Make this easy soup today as an appetizer, for lunch, or as a nutritionally complete dinner. You'll love how it warms you up from the inside!
Tom Yum Thai Spicy Soup Recipe with a vegetarian twist. Tom Yum Soup is currently under study for its ability to boost the immune system and help fight off cold and flu viruses. This vegetarian version is easy to make, and just as healthy (if not more so!) than the original recipe. Make this easy soup today as an appetizer, for lunch, or as a nutritionally complete dinner. You'll love how it warms you up from the inside!
Thai Curry Chicken
This curry chicken recipe is my family's favorite! It's a classic yellow curry made with chunks of chicken and potatoes. Because this curry recipe is baked in the oven, it is quick and easy as a casserole to put together. If you can, look for Madras curry powder instead of your average run-of-the-mill powder available in supermarkets - a good curry powder makes a huge difference in the final taste of the dish. ENJOY!
This curry chicken recipe is my family's favorite! It's a classic yellow curry made with chunks of chicken and potatoes. Because this curry recipe is baked in the oven, it is quick and easy as a casserole to put together. If you can, look for Madras curry powder instead of your average run-of-the-mill powder available in supermarkets - a good curry powder makes a huge difference in the final taste of the dish. ENJOY!
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Serve this tropical Thai dessert to guests, and you'll have friends for life! Everyday bananas are transformed into a heavenly delight - crispy on the outside, warm and melting on the inside. Best of all, this scrumptious dessert is easy and fun to make, whether you're cooking alone or with some friends. Enjoy these fried bananas hot from the pan, or add some ice cream or whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra special (and yummy) treat!
Serve this tropical Thai dessert to guests, and you'll have friends for life! Everyday bananas are transformed into a heavenly delight - crispy on the outside, warm and melting on the inside. Best of all, this scrumptious dessert is easy and fun to make, whether you're cooking alone or with some friends. Enjoy these fried bananas hot from the pan, or add some ice cream or whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra special (and yummy) treat!
Thai Green Curry Recipes
If you're in the mood for a good green curry, check out my delicious Thai Green Curry Recipes! Find here a selection of Thai green curry recipes to suit your cooking style and taste-buds. Or learn to make Thai green curry paste from scratch - it's so much better than store-bought pastes, plus healthier and so much fresher-tasting. ENJOY!
If you're in the mood for a good green curry, check out my delicious Thai Green Curry Recipes! Find here a selection of Thai green curry recipes to suit your cooking style and taste-buds. Or learn to make Thai green curry paste from scratch - it's so much better than store-bought pastes, plus healthier and so much fresher-tasting. ENJOY!
Tofu Noodle Soup
This comforting Thai tofu 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 rice noodles. Combined with vegetable broth, lemongrass, and coconut milk, this quick and easy tofu soup is a cup of warm comfort on a cool fall or winter day. ENJOY!
This comforting Thai tofu 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 rice noodles. Combined with vegetable broth, lemongrass, and coconut milk, this quick and easy tofu soup is a cup of warm comfort on a cool fall or winter day. ENJOY!
Easy Shrimp Pad Thai
This recipe for Pad Thai noodles is authentic, easy, and delicious! The pad Thai sauce is simple to make; in fact, while you're at it, double or triple the recipe and keep the extra pad thai sauce in the refrigerator for future noodle dishes. Aside from getting the sauce right, the secret to great pad thai is all in the noodles. Be sure to soak them in hot water (never boil them) before stir-frying - that way you will have perfectly chewy and slightly sticky pad thai noodles everytime!
This recipe for Pad Thai noodles is authentic, easy, and delicious! The pad Thai sauce is simple to make; in fact, while you're at it, double or triple the recipe and keep the extra pad thai sauce in the refrigerator for future noodle dishes. Aside from getting the sauce right, the secret to great pad thai is all in the noodles. Be sure to soak them in hot water (never boil them) before stir-frying - that way you will have perfectly chewy and slightly sticky pad thai noodles everytime!
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
This bok choy recipe is terrific to serve as a side vegetable dish - or add tofu or your choice of chicken, pork, or seafood for a delicious mixed stir fry dish. With a rich garlic taste, the stir fry sauce recipe is easy to make and works with other vegetables too, such as broccoli or Chinese vegetables such as yu choy, gailan (Chinese broccoli), or any Chinese cabbage. Easy and quick to make, this bok choy recipe will fast become one of your vegetable favorites!
This bok choy recipe is terrific to serve as a side vegetable dish - or add tofu or your choice of chicken, pork, or seafood for a delicious mixed stir fry dish. With a rich garlic taste, the stir fry sauce recipe is easy to make and works with other vegetables too, such as broccoli or Chinese vegetables such as yu choy, gailan (Chinese broccoli), or any Chinese cabbage. Easy and quick to make, this bok choy recipe will fast become one of your vegetable favorites!
Green Mango Salad Recipes
This green mango salad recipe will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors. In fact, this salad recipe is so delicious, you'll want to make it for your next party, cookout, or family get-together. As a bonus, it's low in calories and fat. Green mango salad can be served as a side dish, or add cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu for a dinner salad. Any way you toss it, this delicious salad will be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans!
This green mango salad recipe will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors. In fact, this salad recipe is so delicious, you'll want to make it for your next party, cookout, or family get-together. As a bonus, it's low in calories and fat. Green mango salad can be served as a side dish, or add cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu for a dinner salad. Any way you toss it, this delicious salad will be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans!
How to Cut a Mango
Find out more about mango fruit! 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 about mangos, you can easily find the answers by checking out this All About Mangos: How to Cut a Mango guide (with pictures). Mango makes a wonderful snack and also a great addition to fruit salads - juicy, tropical tasting, and nutritious.
Find out more about mango fruit! 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 about mangos, you can easily find the answers by checking out this All About Mangos: How to Cut a Mango guide (with pictures). Mango makes a wonderful snack and also a great addition to fruit salads - juicy, tropical tasting, and nutritious.
Green Mango Salad
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. And as a bonus, it's very healthy, plus low in calories and fat. 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 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. And as a bonus, it's very healthy, plus low in calories and fat. 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!
Pad Thai Sauce
Pad Thai sauce is very easy to make, and this pad thai sauce recipe will tell you how to do it. Pad Thai noodles are becoming very popular around the world, and can easily be made at home if you have the right ingredients. The key to good pad thai sauce is tamarind. Tamarind is a kind of tropical fruit that comes in pods. For pad thai sauce, the best way to buy tamarind is in a jar as a paste (available at Asian or Indian food stores).
Pad Thai sauce is very easy to make, and this pad thai sauce recipe will tell you how to do it. Pad Thai noodles are becoming very popular around the world, and can easily be made at home if you have the right ingredients. The key to good pad thai sauce is tamarind. Tamarind is a kind of tropical fruit that comes in pods. For pad thai sauce, the best way to buy tamarind is in a jar as a paste (available at Asian or Indian food stores).
Green Papaya Salad
This green papaya salad, also 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 wonderfully with the spice of red chili and the saltiness of fish sauce and the sweetness of honey. Green papaya salad is a beautifully unique and flavor-filled dish that will make a great impression. It's also easy to make, low-calorie, and nutritious. So give this Som Tam recipe a try!
This green papaya salad, also 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 wonderfully with the spice of red chili and the saltiness of fish sauce and the sweetness of honey. Green papaya salad is a beautifully unique and flavor-filled dish that will make a great impression. It's also easy to make, low-calorie, and nutritious. So give this Som Tam recipe a try!
Thai Garlic Shrimp
Sumptuous, succulent shrimp... That's my Thai Garlic Stir Fry Shrimp recipe - and it takes only 15 minutes to make! Sweet, yet mildly spicy and garlicky, it's the perfect dish to serve at a party as an appetizer or finger food. Also makes an excellent entree for lunch or dinner (just serve with crusty French bread or rice). Even your kids will go wild for these shrimp! Once you try this shrimp stir fry, you're going to want to keep this 5-star recipe close at hand - for life!
Sumptuous, succulent shrimp... That's my Thai Garlic Stir Fry Shrimp recipe - and it takes only 15 minutes to make! Sweet, yet mildly spicy and garlicky, it's the perfect dish to serve at a party as an appetizer or finger food. Also makes an excellent entree for lunch or dinner (just serve with crusty French bread or rice). Even your kids will go wild for these shrimp! Once you try this shrimp stir fry, you're going to want to keep this 5-star recipe close at hand - for life!
Thai Calamari
This simple Thai version of calamari is crisp and delicious - especially when dipped in my special Thai coconut dip. This dish makes a great appetizer or party food recipe, or serve it with a Thai salad and you have a complete meal. As this recipe will demonstrate, fried calamari needn't be as difficult as it sounds - simply cut the squid into rings, dip the rings into a simple flour mixture, and fry. Mmmm.... easy and delicious!
This simple Thai version of calamari is crisp and delicious - especially when dipped in my special Thai coconut dip. This dish makes a great appetizer or party food recipe, or serve it with a Thai salad and you have a complete meal. As this recipe will demonstrate, fried calamari needn't be as difficult as it sounds - simply cut the squid into rings, dip the rings into a simple flour mixture, and fry. Mmmm.... easy and delicious!
Yellow Curry Paste
Thai yellow curry paste is so versatile, you'll want to try it with a variety of meat, seafood, noodle and soup recipes. This fragrant yellow curry paste makes Thai food easy to cook, and quick as well, especially if you make the paste ahead of time and keep it on hand in the refrigerator.
Thai yellow curry paste is so versatile, you'll want to try it with a variety of meat, seafood, noodle and soup recipes. This fragrant yellow curry paste makes Thai food easy to cook, and quick as well, especially if you make the paste ahead of time and keep it on hand in the refrigerator.
Thai Fish Sauce
What is fish sauce and where do you buy it? How do you cook with fish sauce, and is there a vegetarian substitution? Find out the answers to these questions (and more), and learn how to use this most basic of Thai ingredients in your cooking. Personally, once I discovered fish sauce, I started using it in nearly every instance in place of salt. Worried about salt intake? Find out how to use fish sauce but still keep your sodium levels at bay. Read on...!
What is fish sauce and where do you buy it? How do you cook with fish sauce, and is there a vegetarian substitution? Find out the answers to these questions (and more), and learn how to use this most basic of Thai ingredients in your cooking. Personally, once I discovered fish sauce, I started using it in nearly every instance in place of salt. Worried about salt intake? Find out how to use fish sauce but still keep your sodium levels at bay. Read on...!
Thai Green Curry
Green Curry is the most popular of all Thai dishes, and this Green Curry Chicken recipe is simple to make, yet tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant. Unlike most green curry recipes, this one doesn't call for packaged curry paste - instead, everything is made fresh, resulting in the best possible taste and greatest health benefits. Just follow these easy directions to a great Thai green curry!
Green Curry is the most popular of all Thai dishes, and this Green Curry Chicken recipe is simple to make, yet tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant. Unlike most green curry recipes, this one doesn't call for packaged curry paste - instead, everything is made fresh, resulting in the best possible taste and greatest health benefits. Just follow these easy directions to a great Thai green curry!
Easy Rice Noodles
This easy rice noodle recipe starts with very thin rice noodles (called vermicelli "rice stick" at Asian stores). Added to the rice noodles are shiitake mushrooms, red pepper, bean sprouts, and your choice of chicken or tofu (vegetarian). Add a special Thai sauce and you have a terrific noodle recipe that's great for any occasion, from everyday meals to a party-worthy dish. As a bonus, these rice noodles are healthy, low-fat, and gluten-free. ENJOY!
This easy rice noodle recipe starts with very thin rice noodles (called vermicelli "rice stick" at Asian stores). Added to the rice noodles are shiitake mushrooms, red pepper, bean sprouts, and your choice of chicken or tofu (vegetarian). Add a special Thai sauce and you have a terrific noodle recipe that's great for any occasion, from everyday meals to a party-worthy dish. As a bonus, these rice noodles are healthy, low-fat, and gluten-free. ENJOY!
Veggie Thai Red Curry
This Vegetarian Thai red curry recipe is easy to follow and combines shallots, lemongrass, red chillies, galangal, cumin, coriander seeds, kaffir lime leaves, wheat gluten or tofu, yams or sweetpotatoes, Japanese or Chinese eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, and Thai holy basil to create a real vegetarian thai dish that will tantalize the taste buds.
This Vegetarian Thai red curry recipe is easy to follow and combines shallots, lemongrass, red chillies, galangal, cumin, coriander seeds, kaffir lime leaves, wheat gluten or tofu, yams or sweetpotatoes, Japanese or Chinese eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, and Thai holy basil to create a real vegetarian thai dish that will tantalize the taste buds.
Best Thai Salad Recipes!
Get light and fresh with the Best Thai Salads for Spring! These salad recipes are healthy, tasty, and refreshingly different. Bursting with flavor and texture, Thai salads are a culinary delight in every bite. Find everything from chicken salad to pasta and fruit salad, as well as classic green Thai salads. Many are vegetarian, or have a vegetarian option. Plus, they're low-fat and low-carb. Try them all - you won't believe your taste-buds!
Get light and fresh with the Best Thai Salads for Spring! These salad recipes are healthy, tasty, and refreshingly different. Bursting with flavor and texture, Thai salads are a culinary delight in every bite. Find everything from chicken salad to pasta and fruit salad, as well as classic green Thai salads. Many are vegetarian, or have a vegetarian option. Plus, they're low-fat and low-carb. Try them all - you won't believe your taste-buds!
Thai Rolls
This fresh spring Rolls recipe is easy to put together, and can also be made vegetarian (see instructions). Makes a great finger food for parties and potlucks, or serve Thai fresh rolls as an appetizer or part of a main course (perfect with a Thai salad!). Fresh Rolls are also nice "munchies" for in front of the TV - a terrific snack for any time of the day...or night! As a bonus, they're very healthy - low in both calories and fat. ENJOY!
This fresh spring Rolls recipe is easy to put together, and can also be made vegetarian (see instructions). Makes a great finger food for parties and potlucks, or serve Thai fresh rolls as an appetizer or part of a main course (perfect with a Thai salad!). Fresh Rolls are also nice "munchies" for in front of the TV - a terrific snack for any time of the day...or night! As a bonus, they're very healthy - low in both calories and fat. ENJOY!
Best Party/Finger Foods
For a refreshing change of pace, why not create some Thai party food for your next party or family 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 party food recipes. Perfect fourth of July recipes, these special Thai party foods celebrate the beauty and tropical flavor of summer!
For a refreshing change of pace, why not create some Thai party food for your next party or family 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 party food recipes. Perfect fourth of July recipes, these special Thai party foods celebrate the beauty and tropical flavor of summer!
Food and Culture
The confluence of food and culture is significant in Thailand as it affects what and how Thai people dine. The spices, seasonings, types of dishes and way of eating are all reflected in the very nature of the Thais. If you're planning to travel to Thailand, or just want to take a "culinary trip" to this exotic country, check out this article on eating in Thailand. It will open up to you the wonderful world of Thai food and culture.
The confluence of food and culture is significant in Thailand as it affects what and how Thai people dine. The spices, seasonings, types of dishes and way of eating are all reflected in the very nature of the Thais. If you're planning to travel to Thailand, or just want to take a "culinary trip" to this exotic country, check out this article on eating in Thailand. It will open up to you the wonderful world of Thai food and culture.
Thai Cashew Chicken
Thai Cashew Chicken is one of many stir fry recipes that came to Thailand via the Chinese. Very popular in Thai restaurants, this famous chicken stir fry recipe is made with lean chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, plus suey choy, bok choy, or other Chinese greens. Cashew chicken is a simple stir fry recipe that is easy to make, plus healthy and delicious. Enjoy it with Thai jasmine-scented rice or Thai sticky rice (see recipe link below) for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Thai Cashew Chicken is one of many stir fry recipes that came to Thailand via the Chinese. Very popular in Thai restaurants, this famous chicken stir fry recipe is made with lean chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, plus suey choy, bok choy, or other Chinese greens. Cashew chicken is a simple stir fry recipe that is easy to make, plus healthy and delicious. Enjoy it with Thai jasmine-scented rice or Thai sticky rice (see recipe link below) for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Lemongrass Chicken
This Thai Lemongrass Chicken recipe is fragrant and moist, and imbued with the flavors of lemon and lime. Learn how to make lemongrass chicken roasted in the oven (either half a chicken, or a whole chicken). It is delicious as is, or serve it together with my sweet lime sauce for a delectable Thai treat your family and friends (including the kids) will absolutely love. Chicken and lemongrass make a wonderful combination, and you'll find roasted chicken never tasted so tender!
This Thai Lemongrass Chicken recipe is fragrant and moist, and imbued with the flavors of lemon and lime. Learn how to make lemongrass chicken roasted in the oven (either half a chicken, or a whole chicken). It is delicious as is, or serve it together with my sweet lime sauce for a delectable Thai treat your family and friends (including the kids) will absolutely love. Chicken and lemongrass make a wonderful combination, and you'll find roasted chicken never tasted so tender!
Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe
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. Serve this unique and healthy salad as a side dish at dinner, or as a light and tasty lunch or snack. Also a great salad recipe for a party, BBQ, picnic, or potluck party, since it can be made as you're going out the door!
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. Serve this unique and healthy salad as a side dish at dinner, or as a light and tasty lunch or snack. Also a great salad recipe for a party, BBQ, picnic, or potluck party, since it can be made as you're going out the door!
Thai Steamed Fish
Afraid of cooking fish? Don't be! This simple recipe will teach you how to make delicious steamed fish, step by step. In coastal Thailand, fresh fish is plentiful and delicious grilled or steamed in a wok. Try this healthy 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 the most succulent results.
Afraid of cooking fish? Don't be! This simple recipe will teach you how to make delicious steamed fish, step by step. In coastal Thailand, fresh fish is plentiful and delicious grilled or steamed in a wok. Try this healthy 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 the most succulent results.
Thai Chicken Curry Recipes
These Thai Chicken curry recipes are simply brimming with taste. Learn how to quickly make homemade Thai curry that tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant. As a bonus, homemade curry is much healthier and also fresher tasting than packaged curry sauces or pastes. So check out these delicious chicken curry recipes - everything from classic yellow curry to green curry and red curry - all the best ones are right here. ENJOY!
These Thai Chicken curry recipes are simply brimming with taste. Learn how to quickly make homemade Thai curry that tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant. As a bonus, homemade curry is much healthier and also fresher tasting than packaged curry sauces or pastes. So check out these delicious chicken curry recipes - everything from classic yellow curry to green curry and red curry - all the best ones are right here. ENJOY!
Nam Prik Pao Recipe
Although you can buy the famous Thai chili sauce "nam prik pao" in most Asian food stores, I prefer making my own healthier version. There are numerous versions of nam prik pao in Thailand - each cook makes it his or her own way. So have fun experimenting with this chili sauce recipe, adjusting the spicy, sour, sweet, and salty flavorings according to your liking. Nam prik pao chili sauce makes an excellent accompaniment for soups and seafood, and is an absolute must with noodle dishes.
Although you can buy the famous Thai chili sauce "nam prik pao" in most Asian food stores, I prefer making my own healthier version. There are numerous versions of nam prik pao in Thailand - each cook makes it his or her own way. So have fun experimenting with this chili sauce recipe, adjusting the spicy, sour, sweet, and salty flavorings according to your liking. Nam prik pao chili sauce makes an excellent accompaniment for soups and seafood, and is an absolute must with noodle dishes.
Tom Yum Goong Soup Recipe
Tom Yum Goong is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. If you want authentic Tom Yum soup, this recipe is the one! Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this Tom Yum Goong recipe 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 Goong is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. If you want authentic Tom Yum soup, this recipe is the one! Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this Tom Yum Goong recipe 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!
Chicken Fried Rice
Thai Chicken Fried Rice is a tasty Thai dish. Both easy to cook and delicious, it's always a popular choice both with kids and adults. For this fried rice recipe, you can either use fresh chicken, or leftover roasted chicken (or turkey). Make it as spicy or mild as you like, according to how much fresh chilli is added (see instructions). A super dish to eat on its own, this chicken fried rice recipe can also accompany other Thai food recipes. Enjoy!
Thai Chicken Fried Rice is a tasty Thai dish. Both easy to cook and delicious, it's always a popular choice both with kids and adults. For this fried rice recipe, you can either use fresh chicken, or leftover roasted chicken (or turkey). Make it as spicy or mild as you like, according to how much fresh chilli is added (see instructions). A super dish to eat on its own, this chicken fried rice recipe can also accompany other Thai food recipes. Enjoy!
Easy Stir-Fried Eggplant
This simple eggplant recipe is aromatic and flavorful, and the generous amounts of fresh garlic make it extra healthy. This eggplant recipe makes a terrific side dish that can also be made vegetarian. It also works with any type of eggplant - whatever is fresh and available where you live. You can also adjust the spice level in this eggplant recipe, taking it anywhere from mild to spicy hot, according to your liking. ENJOY!
This simple eggplant recipe is aromatic and flavorful, and the generous amounts of fresh garlic make it extra healthy. This eggplant recipe makes a terrific side dish that can also be made vegetarian. It also works with any type of eggplant - whatever is fresh and available where you live. You can also adjust the spice level in this eggplant recipe, taking it anywhere from mild to spicy hot, according to your liking. ENJOY!
Thai Chicken Stir Fry
This easy chicken stir fry recipe is quick to make and tastes better than take-out! It's also extremely healthy. Strips of chicken breast or thigh are stir-fried together with mushrooms, bell pepper, and snow peas in a delicious Thai stir fry sauce. Or add your own choice of vegetables, depending on what you have in your refrigerator (broccoli, carrots, and celery also work well). This chicken stir fry makes a quick and delicious dinner - just serve with rice and you're done!
This easy chicken stir fry recipe is quick to make and tastes better than take-out! It's also extremely healthy. Strips of chicken breast or thigh are stir-fried together with mushrooms, bell pepper, and snow peas in a delicious Thai stir fry sauce. Or add your own choice of vegetables, depending on what you have in your refrigerator (broccoli, carrots, and celery also work well). This chicken stir fry makes a quick and delicious dinner - just serve with rice and you're done!
Yellow Vegetable Curry
This vegetable curry can be made as a side dish, or as the star player. Either way, this Thai yellow curry is super healthy with its homemade combination of fresh herbs and spices (no packaged curry paste used here), plus an array of vegetables such as bok choy, broccoli, snow peas, eggplant - or whatever greens happen to be in season where you live. So head out to the market, pick up some fresh veggies, and cook up this easy Thai yellow curry for a truly healthy and taste-sensational treat!
This vegetable curry can be made as a side dish, or as the star player. Either way, this Thai yellow curry is super healthy with its homemade combination of fresh herbs and spices (no packaged curry paste used here), plus an array of vegetables such as bok choy, broccoli, snow peas, eggplant - or whatever greens happen to be in season where you live. So head out to the market, pick up some fresh veggies, and cook up this easy Thai yellow curry for a truly healthy and taste-sensational treat!
Classic Thai Basil Pork
If you're a fan of authentic Thai street food, you must try this wonderful Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry. It's classic Thai at its tastiest. Usually it is made with ground pork, but nearly any type of pork can be used (for my recipe, I used pork loin cut into thin strips), or substitute chicken which is equally delicious. Serve this pork stir fry with plenty of plain rice to balance its powerful Thai flavors, acccompany with a cold lager, and you'll soon be in Thai food heaven!
If you're a fan of authentic Thai street food, you must try this wonderful Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry. It's classic Thai at its tastiest. Usually it is made with ground pork, but nearly any type of pork can be used (for my recipe, I used pork loin cut into thin strips), or substitute chicken which is equally delicious. Serve this pork stir fry with plenty of plain rice to balance its powerful Thai flavors, acccompany with a cold lager, and you'll soon be in Thai food heaven!
Grilled Calamari
This simple Grilled Calamari recipe has a spicy salt and pepper flavoring (also known as "salt and pepper squid") and is fast and delicious to cook up. Plus it's low-fat compared to the usual deep-fried calamari. This grilled calamari recipe makes a great appetizer, or serve as the main course together with rice and a salad,or other side dishes. And if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can also pan-fry the calamari (instructions included). Enjoy!
This simple Grilled Calamari recipe has a spicy salt and pepper flavoring (also known as "salt and pepper squid") and is fast and delicious to cook up. Plus it's low-fat compared to the usual deep-fried calamari. This grilled calamari recipe makes a great appetizer, or serve as the main course together with rice and a salad,or other side dishes. And if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can also pan-fry the calamari (instructions included). Enjoy!
Basil Chicken Stir Fry
This chicken stir fry recipe makes a great weekday meal - fast and easy to make, yet fantastic in both flavor and texture. Strips of tender chicken breast are briefly marinated and then quickly stir-fried along with an assortment of healthy vegetables in a fragrant basil sauce. Make this chicken stir fry as spicy or mild as you like - it is equally delicious both ways. Low-fat and low-calorie, but high in taste, this healthy chicken stir fry never fails to please.
This chicken stir fry recipe makes a great weekday meal - fast and easy to make, yet fantastic in both flavor and texture. Strips of tender chicken breast are briefly marinated and then quickly stir-fried along with an assortment of healthy vegetables in a fragrant basil sauce. Make this chicken stir fry as spicy or mild as you like - it is equally delicious both ways. Low-fat and low-calorie, but high in taste, this healthy chicken stir fry never fails to please.
Tapioca Pudding Recipe
Here's a dessert recipe that's quick & easy, healthy & low-fat, and scrumptious! When buying tapioca, I find the Asian pearl tapioca easier to use than the so-called "minute" tapioca (which seems to take much longer to cook). You can find pearl tapioca at any Asian grocery store. Simply soak for 20 minutes, then boil for 10 - that's all the cooking that's required. Add toppings, and voila! - an incredibly easy dessert tapioca pudding recipe that tastes both familiar and exotic.
Here's a dessert recipe that's quick & easy, healthy & low-fat, and scrumptious! When buying tapioca, I find the Asian pearl tapioca easier to use than the so-called "minute" tapioca (which seems to take much longer to cook). You can find pearl tapioca at any Asian grocery store. Simply soak for 20 minutes, then boil for 10 - that's all the cooking that's required. Add toppings, and voila! - an incredibly easy dessert tapioca pudding recipe that tastes both familiar and exotic.
Thai Red Curry Beef
This Thai Red Curry can made with either beef or bison. The curry sauce is easily made from scratch, and is therfore always fresh-tasting and very healthy. It's a simple curry to put together, and very flexible too. One option is to add your choice of vegetables - eggplant works very well in this curry, as does okra. You can also choose between cooking it in the traditional method (stovetop), or popping it in the oven - either way, it's delicious. ENJOY!
This Thai Red Curry can made with either beef or bison. The curry sauce is easily made from scratch, and is therfore always fresh-tasting and very healthy. It's a simple curry to put together, and very flexible too. One option is to add your choice of vegetables - eggplant works very well in this curry, as does okra. You can also choose between cooking it in the traditional method (stovetop), or popping it in the oven - either way, it's delicious. ENJOY!
Thai Glass Noodles
Glass (or "cellophane") noodles are thin and as transparent as the name suggests. Healthier than wheat noodles, glass noodles are made from green beans, broad beans, and peas, which makes them gluten free. Look for them at your local Asian store sold in dried bundles/packages (check ingredients to be sure they are "glass" noodles - look for bean or pea flour). Made with my savory sauce, these noodles are truly irresistible! Can also be made vegetarian.
Glass (or "cellophane") noodles are thin and as transparent as the name suggests. Healthier than wheat noodles, glass noodles are made from green beans, broad beans, and peas, which makes them gluten free. Look for them at your local Asian store sold in dried bundles/packages (check ingredients to be sure they are "glass" noodles - look for bean or pea flour). Made with my savory sauce, these noodles are truly irresistible! Can also be made vegetarian.
Penang Chicken Curry
This curry recipe can be made with either beef or chicken, according to your preference. Named after a state in northern Malaysia, Penang Curry Chicken carries with it flavors and aromas of distant places (you'll find references to Malaysia, India, and Burma). With its homemade combination of spices and fresh herbs, my Penang Curry Chicken is super delicious, and the red vegetables such as tomatoes and red bell (or sweet) peppers add extra vitamins, flavor, and texture to this wonderful dish.
This curry recipe can be made with either beef or chicken, according to your preference. Named after a state in northern Malaysia, Penang Curry Chicken carries with it flavors and aromas of distant places (you'll find references to Malaysia, India, and Burma). With its homemade combination of spices and fresh herbs, my Penang Curry Chicken is super delicious, and the red vegetables such as tomatoes and red bell (or sweet) peppers add extra vitamins, flavor, and texture to this wonderful dish.
Lime Leaf Curry
This green curry is exquisitely Thai in flavor, so if you're a fan of Thai food, you'll love it! Made with lime leaf as well as lime juice, the green curry paste is extremely aromatic and wonderful-tasting. This curry is similar to classic Thai green curry, but slightly different owing to the prominant taste of the lime leaves. Kaffir lime leaves can be purchased at any Asian store, and you'll be needing lots of them for this wonderful recipe. ENJOY!
This green curry is exquisitely Thai in flavor, so if you're a fan of Thai food, you'll love it! Made with lime leaf as well as lime juice, the green curry paste is extremely aromatic and wonderful-tasting. This curry is similar to classic Thai green curry, but slightly different owing to the prominant taste of the lime leaves. Kaffir lime leaves can be purchased at any Asian store, and you'll be needing lots of them for this wonderful recipe. ENJOY!
Massaman Chicken Curry
Massaman Curry Chicken is a popular dish from the south of Thailand. Its flavors are indicative of Malaysian curries, with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Added to this mixture are lemongrass, red chili, plus cumin and oriander seeds cooked together in coconut milk for a fragrant, rich-tasting curry. Serve this delicious curry chicken with coconut rice plus a cold lager for a complete Thai treat!
Massaman Curry Chicken is a popular dish from the south of Thailand. Its flavors are indicative of Malaysian curries, with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Added to this mixture are lemongrass, red chili, plus cumin and oriander seeds cooked together in coconut milk for a fragrant, rich-tasting curry. Serve this delicious curry chicken with coconut rice plus a cold lager for a complete Thai treat!
Tropical Thai Fruit Salad
This healthy and exotic Thai fruit salad will be the hit of your party - especially when served in a pineapple "boat" (a carved out pineapple). Create your own assortment of tropical and local fruit, depending what is ripe and in season. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an ambrosia fruit salad, 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 with the recipe.
This healthy and exotic Thai fruit salad will be the hit of your party - especially when served in a pineapple "boat" (a carved out pineapple). Create your own assortment of tropical and local fruit, depending what is ripe and in season. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an ambrosia fruit salad, 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 with the recipe.
Thai Menu Plan
Plan a complete and authentic Thai dinner party for your family or friends! Dinner parties can be loads of fun - not only to attend, but also to host - especially when they feature fresh new dishes and styles of cooking. Thai food is now one of the hottest new cuisines to hit North America, so why not try cooking up some of this fantastic food for your party? My dinner party menu includes fabulous Thai recipes and cooking tips to make your gathering the dinner party of the year!
Plan a complete and authentic Thai dinner party for your family or friends! Dinner parties can be loads of fun - not only to attend, but also to host - especially when they feature fresh new dishes and styles of cooking. Thai food is now one of the hottest new cuisines to hit North America, so why not try cooking up some of this fantastic food for your party? My dinner party menu includes fabulous Thai recipes and cooking tips to make your gathering the dinner party of the year!
Phuket Pad Thai
There are two basic types of Pad Thai: one is tomato (or tamarind) based, the other is 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 pad thai recipe, which I call "Phuket Pad Thai". This pad thai recipe is healthy, low-fat, and delicious! Includes lots of useful tips that will help you cook up the best pad thai noodles you've ever tried!
There are two basic types of Pad Thai: one is tomato (or tamarind) based, the other is 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 pad thai recipe, which I call "Phuket Pad Thai". This pad thai recipe is healthy, low-fat, and delicious! Includes lots of useful tips that will help you cook up the best pad thai noodles you've ever tried!
Thai-style Creme Caramel
A Thai version of the classic creme caramel dessert that is super-easy to make, melt-in-your mouth delicious, and healthier than traditional creme caramel! This easy dessert recipe calls for coconut milk instead of cream (coconut milk contains good fats that actually lower your cholesterol) - good for lactose-free and low carb diets. It also makes an elegant dessert to serve guests or take to a party. Best of all, it can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes!
A Thai version of the classic creme caramel dessert that is super-easy to make, melt-in-your mouth delicious, and healthier than traditional creme caramel! This easy dessert recipe calls for coconut milk instead of cream (coconut milk contains good fats that actually lower your cholesterol) - good for lactose-free and low carb diets. It also makes an elegant dessert to serve guests or take to a party. Best of all, it can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes!
Salmon with Tangy Thai Sauce
This pan-seared salmon recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Fillets of marinated salmon are pan-fried, searing in the flavors and omega-3 goodness of the fish. The salmon is then served with a tangy Thai lemongrass-honey sauce that marries perfectly with salmon's naturally robust flavor. A healthy, low-fat, and extremely delicious salmon recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. A great fish recipe for an everyday dinner entree that even your kids will enjoy.
This pan-seared salmon recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Fillets of marinated salmon are pan-fried, searing in the flavors and omega-3 goodness of the fish. The salmon is then served with a tangy Thai lemongrass-honey sauce that marries perfectly with salmon's naturally robust flavor. A healthy, low-fat, and extremely delicious salmon recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. A great fish recipe for an everyday dinner entree that even your kids will enjoy.
Kao Phad Kung
This easy shrimp fried rice is restaurant-quality (or better!). Fresh or frozen shrimp are quickly stir-fried with garlic and onions. Add the cooked rice, a couple of eggs, frozen peas, plus my own special Thai sauce, and you have a fried rice recipe that is sure to please everyone, even your kids. A great way to use leftover rice - and leftover roasted chicken can also be added if you have some taking up space in the refrigerator. Add chilli if you like it spicy. Yum!
This easy shrimp fried rice is restaurant-quality (or better!). Fresh or frozen shrimp are quickly stir-fried with garlic and onions. Add the cooked rice, a couple of eggs, frozen peas, plus my own special Thai sauce, and you have a fried rice recipe that is sure to please everyone, even your kids. A great way to use leftover rice - and leftover roasted chicken can also be added if you have some taking up space in the refrigerator. Add chilli if you like it spicy. Yum!
Flat Rice Noodles
If you like trying different types of noodles, then this rice noodles recipe is for you. Inherited from the Chinese dish: "Chow Fun Noodles", this rice noodle recipe calls for the same wide, flat rice noodles, except the Thai version includes galangal (or ginger), fish sauce, and fresh Thai or sweet basil. Buy the noodles fresh in the cooler at your local Asian store (some grocery stores sell them too). With its mild and savory sauce, this rice noodle recipe is comfort food at its Thai best!
If you like trying different types of noodles, then this rice noodles recipe is for you. Inherited from the Chinese dish: "Chow Fun Noodles", this rice noodle recipe calls for the same wide, flat rice noodles, except the Thai version includes galangal (or ginger), fish sauce, and fresh Thai or sweet basil. Buy the noodles fresh in the cooler at your local Asian store (some grocery stores sell them too). With its mild and savory sauce, this rice noodle recipe is comfort food at its Thai best!
Baked/Broiled Whole Fish
While fresh whole fish is usually grilled outdoors in Thailand, here in North America we often have to come up with alternate cooking methods owing to weather conditions. To accommodate both indoor and outdoor methods, here's a fish recipe that can either be baked/broiled indoors, OR barbecued outside. Either way, this fish is spectacular looking AND tasting! A variety of fish can be used in this recipe, including red snapper, gray mullet, rainbow trout, tilapia, etc. ENJOY!
While fresh whole fish is usually grilled outdoors in Thailand, here in North America we often have to come up with alternate cooking methods owing to weather conditions. To accommodate both indoor and outdoor methods, here's a fish recipe that can either be baked/broiled indoors, OR barbecued outside. Either way, this fish is spectacular looking AND tasting! A variety of fish can be used in this recipe, including red snapper, gray mullet, rainbow trout, tilapia, etc. ENJOY!
Massaman Curry Paste
Massaman curry hails from the south of Thailand. Similar to Malaysian curries, and with some similarities to Indian cury, Thai Massaman curry has an abundance of warm spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. With lemongrass, fish sauce, and other classic Thai ingredients added, this curry paste is brimming with all the flavor and richness of Asian cuisines. Use it to make a wonderful curry chicken, or vegetarian curry by adding wheat gluten or tofu plus lots of vegetables. Enjoy!
Massaman curry hails from the south of Thailand. Similar to Malaysian curries, and with some similarities to Indian cury, Thai Massaman curry has an abundance of warm spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. With lemongrass, fish sauce, and other classic Thai ingredients added, this curry paste is brimming with all the flavor and richness of Asian cuisines. Use it to make a wonderful curry chicken, or vegetarian curry by adding wheat gluten or tofu plus lots of vegetables. Enjoy!
Steamed Rice Cake
Impress your friends and family by making this beautiful Asian rice cake! Made with sticky rice, coconut milk, and a little rice flour, this rice cake is a gluten-free dessert recipe. It's also not as sweet as most Western-style cakes, and much lower in calories and fat. Flavored (and colored) with pandan paste, this pretty rice cake is delicious served on its own, or you can dress it up with some fresh fruit or a sprinkling of toasted coconut. ENJOY!
Impress your friends and family by making this beautiful Asian rice cake! Made with sticky rice, coconut milk, and a little rice flour, this rice cake is a gluten-free dessert recipe. It's also not as sweet as most Western-style cakes, and much lower in calories and fat. Flavored (and colored) with pandan paste, this pretty rice cake is delicious served on its own, or you can dress it up with some fresh fruit or a sprinkling of toasted coconut. ENJOY!
Thai Baked Fish
This easy baked fish recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, but tastes like you labored in the kitchen for hours! Start with fresh or frozen fillets of your favorite "white" fish, such as halibut, cod, or snapper, and wrap them in tin foil, parchment paper, or, for that authentic Thai taste, in banana leaves (available fresh or frozen at most Asian stores). Make the special Thai sauce in a matter of minutes on your stovetop, then put the two together - it's that easy!
This easy baked fish recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, but tastes like you labored in the kitchen for hours! Start with fresh or frozen fillets of your favorite "white" fish, such as halibut, cod, or snapper, and wrap them in tin foil, parchment paper, or, for that authentic Thai taste, in banana leaves (available fresh or frozen at most Asian stores). Make the special Thai sauce in a matter of minutes on your stovetop, then put the two together - it's that easy!
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
This delicious chicken stir fry recipe is quick and easy to make, plus it's super healthy, aromatic, and flavorful. Ginger and chicken pair extremely well, making for a superb stir fry recipe that's extra good-for-you. Plus, with all of the "greens" in this dish, you needn't cook vegetables on the side - simply serve with rice. This chicken stir fry also makes for great leftovers, including hot lunches. ENJOY!
This delicious chicken stir fry recipe is quick and easy to make, plus it's super healthy, aromatic, and flavorful. Ginger and chicken pair extremely well, making for a superb stir fry recipe that's extra good-for-you. Plus, with all of the "greens" in this dish, you needn't cook vegetables on the side - simply serve with rice. This chicken stir fry also makes for great leftovers, including hot lunches. ENJOY!
Thai Crab Cakes
These Thai crab cakes are a melt-in-your-mouth treat. 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 simple enough to cook as an everyday treat. Just follow the step-by-step instructions, and learn how to make the best crab cake recipe you've ever tried!
These Thai crab cakes are a melt-in-your-mouth treat. 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 simple enough to cook as an everyday treat. Just follow the step-by-step instructions, and learn how to make the best crab cake recipe you've ever tried!
Best Noodle Recipes!
Try these best-of-the-best noodle recipes! Thai noodles are some of the most popular in the world, and when you taste them, you'll know why. Find classic Pad Thai recipes, quick & easy noodle dishes, as well as numerous recipes for delicious rice noodles (gluten-free). And if you're vegetarian, you'll also find vegetarian noodle recipes - it's all here, and it's all noodle delicious!
Try these best-of-the-best noodle recipes! Thai noodles are some of the most popular in the world, and when you taste them, you'll know why. Find classic Pad Thai recipes, quick & easy noodle dishes, as well as numerous recipes for delicious rice noodles (gluten-free). And if you're vegetarian, you'll also find vegetarian noodle recipes - it's all here, and it's all noodle delicious!
Thai-style Scallops
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! And the results? If you like seafood, you're going to fall in love with these melt-in-your-mouth scallops, as well as the sumptuously simple sauce that accompanies them. 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! And the results? If you like seafood, you're going to fall in love with these melt-in-your-mouth scallops, as well as the sumptuously simple sauce that accompanies them. Great for serving at a dinner party as an appetizer, or for a romantic tapas for two. Enjoy!
Pad Thai Recipes
Pad Thai is now one of the world's favorite noodle dishes, and luckily it's easy to make at home with these delicious Pad Thai recipes. Choose from chicken pad thai to shrimp or vegetarian pad thai - all these pad thai noodles are chewy-sticky wonderful!
Pad Thai is now one of the world's favorite noodle dishes, and luckily it's easy to make at home with these delicious Pad Thai recipes. Choose from chicken pad thai to shrimp or vegetarian pad thai - all these pad thai noodles are chewy-sticky wonderful!
Pandan Leaves
pandan leaves definition, what is pandan?, pandan paste
pandan leaves definition, what is pandan?, pandan paste
Easy Sticky Rice
Did you know you can cook sticky rice in your rice cooker with delicious results? Cooking sticky rice in your rice cooker cuts down on all the steps involved, and is so quick and easy to make, you'll find yourself enjoying sticky rice more often. As you know, sticky rice is excellent served with stir-fries, curries, or any dishes with a delicious sauce (with the sticky rice both absorbing and complementing it). Give it a try!
Did you know you can cook sticky rice in your rice cooker with delicious results? Cooking sticky rice in your rice cooker cuts down on all the steps involved, and is so quick and easy to make, you'll find yourself enjoying sticky rice more often. As you know, sticky rice is excellent served with stir-fries, curries, or any dishes with a delicious sauce (with the sticky rice both absorbing and complementing it). Give it a try!
Dessert Recipes
For healthy and delicious dessert recipes, look no further than these fantastic Thai desserts! Asian desserts are naturally low in fat and calories while remaining high in flavor, texture, and taste. Many of these Thai desserts are also lactose and gluten free, so perfect for those with special diet requirements. Looking for an easy dessert recipe? You'll find a variety of easy desserts here that you can whip up in no time. Enjoy one of these colorful and flavorful Thai desserts tonight!
For healthy and delicious dessert recipes, look no further than these fantastic Thai desserts! Asian desserts are naturally low in fat and calories while remaining high in flavor, texture, and taste. Many of these Thai desserts are also lactose and gluten free, so perfect for those with special diet requirements. Looking for an easy dessert recipe? You'll find a variety of easy desserts here that you can whip up in no time. Enjoy one of these colorful and flavorful Thai desserts tonight!
Tropical Thai Dessert
Tapioca is a kind of starch (like pasta) that comes from the root of the cassava plant (which means it's gluten free!). Tapioca pearls can be purchased very cheaply in Asian stores, and are faster cooking than our so-called "Minute Tapioca". Among Asian desserts, this tapioca pudding recipe is also known as "Sago", and can be served cold on warm summer nights, or warm during the winter months. Just follow the steps to this wonderful and easy tapioca pudding!
Tapioca is a kind of starch (like pasta) that comes from the root of the cassava plant (which means it's gluten free!). Tapioca pearls can be purchased very cheaply in Asian stores, and are faster cooking than our so-called "Minute Tapioca". Among Asian desserts, this tapioca pudding recipe is also known as "Sago", and can be served cold on warm summer nights, or warm during the winter months. Just follow the steps to this wonderful and easy tapioca pudding!
Seafood that "Sings"!
If you enjoy seafood, you'll love this sumptuous curry recipe. It starts with a healthy homemade, rather tart curry sauce that goes well with fish. The sauce is heated in a wok or deep frying pan, to which an assortment of nutritious vegetables are added, plus cubes of pineapple and mixed seafood, all of which cook up in no time. It's a healthy, one-pot gourmet delight that will impress your friends and family. Make it as the main course for your next potluck or dinner party!
If you enjoy seafood, you'll love this sumptuous curry recipe. It starts with a healthy homemade, rather tart curry sauce that goes well with fish. The sauce is heated in a wok or deep frying pan, to which an assortment of nutritious vegetables are added, plus cubes of pineapple and mixed seafood, all of which cook up in no time. It's a healthy, one-pot gourmet delight that will impress your friends and family. Make it as the main course for your next potluck or dinner party!
Black Sesame Dessert
This scrumptious Asian dessert is low-fat, low-carb., plus vegan and gluten-free. While black sesame seeds are naturally sweet and have a deliciously unique flavor, they are also very healthy, being an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, protein, and essential fatty acids (EFA), helping to keep your skin and hair soft. Thai influence on this traditional Chinese dessert can be found in the addition of coconut milk and peanuts.
This scrumptious Asian dessert is low-fat, low-carb., plus vegan and gluten-free. While black sesame seeds are naturally sweet and have a deliciously unique flavor, they are also very healthy, being an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, protein, and essential fatty acids (EFA), helping to keep your skin and hair soft. Thai influence on this traditional Chinese dessert can be found in the addition of coconut milk and peanuts.
Mango Sticky Rice Recipe
For a delicious Thai dessert, try making this Mango Sticky Rice Pudding (Khao Niaow Ma Muang). This is a classic Thai dessert and SO very scrumptious - and here is an easy recipe for it. The sticky rice can either be steamed or you can make it in a pot on your stove (instructions included). Place some fresh mango slices over the sicky rice, then smother with the easy coconut sauce - HEAVEN! If you like mangos and/or sticky rice, you're going to love this very simple but exotic Thai dessert!
For a delicious Thai dessert, try making this Mango Sticky Rice Pudding (Khao Niaow Ma Muang). This is a classic Thai dessert and SO very scrumptious - and here is an easy recipe for it. The sticky rice can either be steamed or you can make it in a pot on your stove (instructions included). Place some fresh mango slices over the sicky rice, then smother with the easy coconut sauce - HEAVEN! If you like mangos and/or sticky rice, you're going to love this very simple but exotic Thai dessert!
BBQ Chicken with Dipping Sauce
This BBQ chicken recipe is truly bursting with flavor! Marinated in a garlicky sweet and sour sauce, the chicken pieces are then easily barbecued (or oven-baked) to perfection. Add my special homemade Thai BBQ sauce as either a dipping sauce or a glaze, and this chicken will be the life of your dinner or lunch party! A barbeque chicken recipe you will want to keep in your files - for life!
This BBQ chicken recipe is truly bursting with flavor! Marinated in a garlicky sweet and sour sauce, the chicken pieces are then easily barbecued (or oven-baked) to perfection. Add my special homemade Thai BBQ sauce as either a dipping sauce or a glaze, and this chicken will be the life of your dinner or lunch party! A barbeque chicken recipe you will want to keep in your files - for life!
Thai Cashew Salad
This wonderfully crunchy Thai salad recipe is 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. Enjoy!
This wonderfully crunchy Thai salad recipe is 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. Enjoy!
Cutting a Fresh Pineapple
Learn how to cut a pineapple and enjoy the fruit, OR create a pineapple "boat" - great for serving fruit salad or Thai fried rice just like they do on the beaches of Thailand! Follow these easy step-by-step "how to cut a pineapple" instructions. Then enjoy eating your fresh pineapple fruit, or use it to fill your pineapple "boat" with fruit salad or heavenly pineapple fried rice for the ultimate party dish!
Learn how to cut a pineapple and enjoy the fruit, OR create a pineapple "boat" - great for serving fruit salad or Thai fried rice just like they do on the beaches of Thailand! Follow these easy step-by-step "how to cut a pineapple" instructions. Then enjoy eating your fresh pineapple fruit, or use it to fill your pineapple "boat" with fruit salad or heavenly pineapple fried rice for the ultimate party dish!
Thai Egg Rolls
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)! Excellent as an appetizer or as part of a complete meal - just pair these egg rolls with a Thai salad or noodle dish. ENJOY!
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)! Excellent as an appetizer or as part of a complete meal - just pair these egg rolls with a Thai salad or noodle dish. ENJOY!
Pandan Rice Cake
This steamed rice cake is delicious and healthy - light in sugar, high in protein, and low in saturated fat. Like most Thai desserts, this cake calls for sticky rice (also called "sweet rice") and heart-healthy coconut milk. "Panadan" is a naturally green paste made from pandan leaves (a herb) - great for St. Patrick's Day! This cake is delicious on its own, either served warm or at room temperature. If desired, pour a little coconut milk or coconut cream over and enjoy!
This steamed rice cake is delicious and healthy - light in sugar, high in protein, and low in saturated fat. Like most Thai desserts, this cake calls for sticky rice (also called "sweet rice") and heart-healthy coconut milk. "Panadan" is a naturally green paste made from pandan leaves (a herb) - great for St. Patrick's Day! This cake is delicious on its own, either served warm or at room temperature. If desired, pour a little coconut milk or coconut cream over and enjoy!
Bangkok Street Vendor Noodles
This quick and easy stir fry noodle recipe comes from the street vendors of Bangkok. A delicious noodle recipe that reveals Chinese influence in its choice of noodles: fresh long wheat noodles (low mein or Shanghai noodles work well). Even your kids will love this tasty noodle recipe - just be sure to leave out the chilies for them (this noodle recipe is excellent made mild or spicy). ENJOY!
This quick and easy stir fry noodle recipe comes from the street vendors of Bangkok. A delicious noodle recipe that reveals Chinese influence in its choice of noodles: fresh long wheat noodles (low mein or Shanghai noodles work well). Even your kids will love this tasty noodle recipe - just be sure to leave out the chilies for them (this noodle recipe is excellent made mild or spicy). ENJOY!
Thai-style Grilled Whole Sardines (with a Barbecue Rub)
easy recipe for grilled sardines - includes how to clean and prepare sardines
easy recipe for grilled sardines - includes how to clean and prepare sardines
Special Star Fruit Dessert
This beautiful dessert recipe is easy to make and healthy too! It starts with slices of fresh star fruit (instructions on how to buy and prepare star fruit included). While star fruit can be eaten fresh, in this recipe it is lightly cooked and then given a tropical-tasting mango-orange sauce. Topped with a drizzle of coconut milk and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds (optional), this gorgeous, fruit-fresh dessert is sure to make an impression! Enjoy!!
This beautiful dessert recipe is easy to make and healthy too! It starts with slices of fresh star fruit (instructions on how to buy and prepare star fruit included). While star fruit can be eaten fresh, in this recipe it is lightly cooked and then given a tropical-tasting mango-orange sauce. Topped with a drizzle of coconut milk and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds (optional), this gorgeous, fruit-fresh dessert is sure to make an impression! Enjoy!!
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
This healthy and colorful sweet and sour chicken stir fry recipe will please everyone at dinnertime - even the kids. Slices of chicken (or pork) are stir-fried in a special Thai-style sweet and sour sauce that's tangy-delicious. Add shiitake mushrooms and bok choy, plus fresh vegetables such as bell peppers and tomatoes plus fresh coriander, and you've got a low-fat, one-dish that also makes a great party or potluck dish. Try this simple sweet and sour chicken stir fry recipe!
This healthy and colorful sweet and sour chicken stir fry recipe will please everyone at dinnertime - even the kids. Slices of chicken (or pork) are stir-fried in a special Thai-style sweet and sour sauce that's tangy-delicious. Add shiitake mushrooms and bok choy, plus fresh vegetables such as bell peppers and tomatoes plus fresh coriander, and you've got a low-fat, one-dish that also makes a great party or potluck dish. Try this simple sweet and sour chicken stir fry recipe!
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry is healthy and colorful with robust flavors that are easy to stir up. Along with the broccoli, you can add red bell pepper or, for those who like it spicy, red chili peppers. The stir fry sauce is simple to make but complex in taste, making for a lively taste combination when fried up together with the beef and vegetables. Just serve this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with rice and you have a complete meal that also makes for delcious leftovers. ENJOY!
This Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry is healthy and colorful with robust flavors that are easy to stir up. Along with the broccoli, you can add red bell pepper or, for those who like it spicy, red chili peppers. The stir fry sauce is simple to make but complex in taste, making for a lively taste combination when fried up together with the beef and vegetables. Just serve this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with rice and you have a complete meal that also makes for delcious leftovers. ENJOY!
Sticky Rice Balls
Sticky rice balls are fun and easy to make, plus extremely yummy! These have a sugar filling, and are dusted in coconut. Although it sounds sweet, this Thai dessert is actually low in sugar, plus it's a low fat dessert, and gluten free! And while most sticky rice desserts are steamed, this one is simply boiled. 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! These have a sugar filling, and are dusted in coconut. Although it sounds sweet, this Thai dessert is actually low in sugar, plus it's a low fat dessert, and gluten free! And while most sticky rice desserts are steamed, this one is simply boiled. 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!
All About Coconut & Palm Sugar
Coconut Sugar and Palm Sugar are actually two different types of sugar. Learn more about these two natural sugars, how to buy them, and how to use them in your cooking and sweetening. Both coconut sugar and palm sugar are found in Southeast-Asian countries and can also be purchased at Asian stores across North America.
Coconut Sugar and Palm Sugar are actually two different types of sugar. Learn more about these two natural sugars, how to buy them, and how to use them in your cooking and sweetening. Both coconut sugar and palm sugar are found in Southeast-Asian countries and can also be purchased at Asian stores across North America.
Pad See Ew
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. This noodle dish is truly Asian comfort food at its best; at the same time, Thai river noodles make a healthy and energy-giving lunch or dinner. This Pad See Ew recipe features marinated strips of beef and still-crisp broccoli for a nutritionally complete and oh-so-satisfying meal. ENJOY!
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. This noodle dish is truly Asian comfort food at its best; at the same time, Thai river noodles make a healthy and energy-giving lunch or dinner. This Pad See Ew recipe features marinated strips of beef and still-crisp broccoli for a nutritionally complete and oh-so-satisfying meal. ENJOY!
AuthenticThai Chicken Stir-Fry
This authentic Thai recipe comes from the north of Thailand, and tastes like some of the best Thai street cooking you may have sampled in Thailand. Combining chicken (or substitute pork) with fresh tomatoes in a stir-fry together with a simple lemongrass-based paste, this Thai dish is brimming with intense Thai flavors! Top with fresh herbs, and you have real Thai food made simply and easily at home. ENJOY!
This authentic Thai recipe comes from the north of Thailand, and tastes like some of the best Thai street cooking you may have sampled in Thailand. Combining chicken (or substitute pork) with fresh tomatoes in a stir-fry together with a simple lemongrass-based paste, this Thai dish is brimming with intense Thai flavors! Top with fresh herbs, and you have real Thai food made simply and easily at home. ENJOY!
Easy Thai 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, but is equally excellent with everyday meals. This tossed salad includes a very simple salad dressing recipe that's deliciously creamy but also low in fat and calories. Tip: Double the salad dressing recipe and keep any extra in the refrigerator for a quick tossed salad anytime!
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, but is equally excellent with everyday meals. This tossed salad includes a very simple salad dressing recipe that's deliciously creamy but also low in fat and calories. Tip: Double the salad dressing recipe and keep any extra in the refrigerator for a quick tossed salad anytime!
Chicken Noodle Soup
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!
Tapioca Mango Pudding
This easy dessert is so exotic and scrumptious tasting, you'll want to make it the next time you're entertaining guests. Tapioca is a natural root vegetable that looks like a grain when processed, but is completely gluten-free. Although most tapioca puddings take hours to make, this one is ready in 30 minutes or less (I made mine in 15). The fresh mango is optional - you'll find this tapioca pudding delicious without it too. ENJOY!
This easy dessert is so exotic and scrumptious tasting, you'll want to make it the next time you're entertaining guests. Tapioca is a natural root vegetable that looks like a grain when processed, but is completely gluten-free. Although most tapioca puddings take hours to make, this one is ready in 30 minutes or less (I made mine in 15). The fresh mango is optional - you'll find this tapioca pudding delicious without it too. ENJOY!
Easy Tapioca Pudding
This tapioca pudding recipe is SO delicious and very easy to make (cooks in just 15 minutes!). In Thailand as well as throughout Southeast Asia, tapioca is a common dessert. However, it is much different than our Western-style tapioca and SO much yummier (trust me on this one!). Excellent served cold on a hot summer day, or warm from the pot during the winter months. Can be served plain or with fruit (here I topped mine with canned tropical fruit cocktail for an easy dessert treat).
This tapioca pudding recipe is SO delicious and very easy to make (cooks in just 15 minutes!). In Thailand as well as throughout Southeast Asia, tapioca is a common dessert. However, it is much different than our Western-style tapioca and SO much yummier (trust me on this one!). Excellent served cold on a hot summer day, or warm from the pot during the winter months. Can be served plain or with fruit (here I topped mine with canned tropical fruit cocktail for an easy dessert treat).
Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Curry
This Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Curry is beautiful to serve and very delicious. Makes a flavorful side dish, but is also a meal unto itself. Chickpeas can be added as a additional protein source, making this a perfect main course for vegetarians/vegans. The curry sauce is easily made from scatch, so it's both fresh-tasting and very healthy. And since it is thickened with coconut milk, this curry is also natually gluten-free. Try it and see just how wonderful vegetables can be!!
This Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Curry is beautiful to serve and very delicious. Makes a flavorful side dish, but is also a meal unto itself. Chickpeas can be added as a additional protein source, making this a perfect main course for vegetarians/vegans. The curry sauce is easily made from scatch, so it's both fresh-tasting and very healthy. And since it is thickened with coconut milk, this curry is also natually gluten-free. Try it and see just how wonderful vegetables can be!!
Sticky Rice Cakes
These Sticky Rice Cakes (Kanom Thuay) are small glutinous rice balls with a red bean filling. They are easily put together with rice flour (available at Asian/Chinese or health food stores) and then steamed for 10 minutes. Extremely delicious, plus the red bean and gluten free rice flour mean this Thai dessert is also very healthy - low-sugar, low-fat, and low-sodium. So indulge and create a batch of these beautiful miniature rice cakes with this clear, easy-to-follow recipe (with pictures).
These Sticky Rice Cakes (Kanom Thuay) are small glutinous rice balls with a red bean filling. They are easily put together with rice flour (available at Asian/Chinese or health food stores) and then steamed for 10 minutes. Extremely delicious, plus the red bean and gluten free rice flour mean this Thai dessert is also very healthy - low-sugar, low-fat, and low-sodium. So indulge and create a batch of these beautiful miniature rice cakes with this clear, easy-to-follow recipe (with pictures).
Chicken Pad See Ew
Pad See Ew is a popular Thai noodle dish made with flat, wide rice noodles stir-fried in soy sauce. This version of pad see ew calls for strips of chicken and Chinese-type greens (broccoli can be substituted). While this dish can be made with dried rice noodles, it's even better made with fresh rice noodles. Pad See Ew is becoming increasingly popular in North America and around the world, and it's easy to make at home. Try this straight-forward pad see ew recipe and enjoy Thai noodles at home!
Pad See Ew is a popular Thai noodle dish made with flat, wide rice noodles stir-fried in soy sauce. This version of pad see ew calls for strips of chicken and Chinese-type greens (broccoli can be substituted). While this dish can be made with dried rice noodles, it's even better made with fresh rice noodles. Pad See Ew is becoming increasingly popular in North America and around the world, and it's easy to make at home. Try this straight-forward pad see ew recipe and enjoy Thai noodles at home!
Thai Squid with Glass Noodles
This Thai chili squid recipe is super-yummy, healthy, and easy to make. And if you serve it with glass or rice noodles (as in this recipe), it makes a one-pot meal complete with plenty of nutritious vegetables. The squid is stir-fried briefly, so it is very tender and never rubbery. You can also simply serve the stir-fried squid with plain rice. Makes a terrific seafood dish for any occasion, even in the winter (frozen squid works just as well as fresh!). Includes gluten-free instructions.
This Thai chili squid recipe is super-yummy, healthy, and easy to make. And if you serve it with glass or rice noodles (as in this recipe), it makes a one-pot meal complete with plenty of nutritious vegetables. The squid is stir-fried briefly, so it is very tender and never rubbery. You can also simply serve the stir-fried squid with plain rice. Makes a terrific seafood dish for any occasion, even in the winter (frozen squid works just as well as fresh!). Includes gluten-free instructions.
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!
Fabulous Fish Recipes
If you like fish, you're going to love these wonderful Thai fish recipes. Find every kind of fish recipe in this collection, from grilled fish to baked fish, from salmon recipes to halibut recipes. Whether you're frying, baking, or barbecuing, you'll find the perfect fish recipe right here!
If you like fish, you're going to love these wonderful Thai fish recipes. Find every kind of fish recipe in this collection, from grilled fish to baked fish, from salmon recipes to halibut recipes. Whether you're frying, baking, or barbecuing, you'll find the perfect fish recipe right here!
Classic Thai Whole Fish
This classic Thai fish recipe is very flexible - it can either be grilled or fried (instructions included for both methods), and you can use nearly any type of fish. In Thailand, small to medium whole fish are used for this dish, so I chose a few rainbow trout, which turned out perfectly - the taste was just as I remember it from the beaches of Thailand. Delicious!
This classic Thai fish recipe is very flexible - it can either be grilled or fried (instructions included for both methods), and you can use nearly any type of fish. In Thailand, small to medium whole fish are used for this dish, so I chose a few rainbow trout, which turned out perfectly - the taste was just as I remember it from the beaches of Thailand. Delicious!
What are Purple Yams?
What are purple yams, and what is the difference between a purple yam and a purple sweet potato? Find out more about these beautiful vegetables! Includes information on purple yams/ purple sweet potato, such as purple yam nutrition and also a delicious purple yam recipe. Purple yams are available in the fall at your local Asian/Chinese market, and make a nice change from regular yams. Or combine the two for a colorful and good-for-you vegetable dish!
What are purple yams, and what is the difference between a purple yam and a purple sweet potato? Find out more about these beautiful vegetables! Includes information on purple yams/ purple sweet potato, such as purple yam nutrition and also a delicious purple yam recipe. Purple yams are available in the fall at your local Asian/Chinese market, and make a nice change from regular yams. Or combine the two for a colorful and good-for-you vegetable dish!
Tofu Coconut Curry
This Thai Tofu Coconut Curry recipe is nothing less than fantastic, plus it's easy to make! Vegetarian curries tend to be rather bland and tasteless, but not this Thai curry! Made with tofu and lots of fresh vegetables, this dish is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free - great for anyone who wants to eat something healthy and nutritious without sacrificing taste. Best of all, this recipe can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes, so it's great for weekeday as well as weekend meals.
This Thai Tofu Coconut Curry recipe is nothing less than fantastic, plus it's easy to make! Vegetarian curries tend to be rather bland and tasteless, but not this Thai curry! Made with tofu and lots of fresh vegetables, this dish is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free - great for anyone who wants to eat something healthy and nutritious without sacrificing taste. Best of all, this recipe can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes, so it's great for weekeday as well as weekend meals.
Sweet Chili Sauce
Try this easy Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe which can be made in just minutes and is far healthier than store-bought varieties. You'll find this sweet chili sauce makes a great dip with Thai or Chinese appetizers and snacks. It's also very good with roast or grilled chicken and pork, or shrimp and shellfish. If fresh red chilies are hard to come by, try using my substitution: dried crushed chili from the spice aisle. ENJOY!
Try this easy Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe which can be made in just minutes and is far healthier than store-bought varieties. You'll find this sweet chili sauce makes a great dip with Thai or Chinese appetizers and snacks. It's also very good with roast or grilled chicken and pork, or shrimp and shellfish. If fresh red chilies are hard to come by, try using my substitution: dried crushed chili from the spice aisle. ENJOY!
Black Sticky Rice Pudding
Black sticky rice (or black glutinous rice) is a naturally sweet, dark rice (dark purple more than black) that has both fiber and loads of healthy antioxidants. You can cook black sticky rice on your stovetop or in your slow cooker or rice cooker. You'll be amazed at the unique taste of the rice in combination with the coconut milk. Add a dab of coconut cream on top (instead of whipped cream), and you have a healthy dessert that's very delicious and guilt-free!
Black sticky rice (or black glutinous rice) is a naturally sweet, dark rice (dark purple more than black) that has both fiber and loads of healthy antioxidants. You can cook black sticky rice on your stovetop or in your slow cooker or rice cooker. You'll be amazed at the unique taste of the rice in combination with the coconut milk. Add a dab of coconut cream on top (instead of whipped cream), and you have a healthy dessert that's very delicious and guilt-free!
Tofu Recipes
The best tofu recipes from the Thai kitchen, all in one place! Find recipes for everything from fried tofu to tofu soup and other main course dishes. ENJOY!
The best tofu recipes from the Thai kitchen, all in one place! Find recipes for everything from fried tofu to tofu soup and other main course dishes. ENJOY!
Bangkok Drunken Noodles
Fatigued and hungry revelers in Bangkok who seek a middle-of-the-night meal are given this spicy noodle dish (the hot chilies are meant to wake you up). But even milder versions are delicious, so if your spice-o-meter tends to stay near mild, not to worry - this noodle recipe is delicious with or without chilies. And it can be made vegetarian (as in this recipe), or with shrimp or chicken, according to your taste. An easy, delicious, and healthy noodle recipe!
Fatigued and hungry revelers in Bangkok who seek a middle-of-the-night meal are given this spicy noodle dish (the hot chilies are meant to wake you up). But even milder versions are delicious, so if your spice-o-meter tends to stay near mild, not to worry - this noodle recipe is delicious with or without chilies. And it can be made vegetarian (as in this recipe), or with shrimp or chicken, according to your taste. An easy, delicious, and healthy noodle recipe!
Vegetarian Dumplings
Try these Thai Vegetarian Dumplings made with a delicious shiitake mushroom-tofu-ginger filling. My husband and his daughter couldn't believe these dumplings were vegetarian - they tasted so much like the dumplings he orders at his favorite Chinese dim sum place! The dumpling filling is quickly made, then just wrap and steam. Serve with soy and/or chili sauce (or other optional sauces listed), and ENJOY!
Try these Thai Vegetarian Dumplings made with a delicious shiitake mushroom-tofu-ginger filling. My husband and his daughter couldn't believe these dumplings were vegetarian - they tasted so much like the dumplings he orders at his favorite Chinese dim sum place! The dumpling filling is quickly made, then just wrap and steam. Serve with soy and/or chili sauce (or other optional sauces listed), and ENJOY!
Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup is similar to Tom Yum Soup, but has a delightfully 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. A great soup whether you're fighting a cold or flu, or are simply craving some warm comfort food. Enjoy as an appetizer or main entree.
Hot and Sour Soup is similar to Tom Yum Soup, but has a delightfully 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. A great soup whether you're fighting a cold or flu, or are simply craving some warm comfort food. Enjoy as an appetizer or main entree.
Meng Khum Recipe
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!
Mango Pudding
This mango pudding is one of the best I've tried. What makes it extra good is the fact that it is made with coconut milk instead of whipping cream or evaporated milk. Unlike dairy products, coconut milk brings out and enhances the taste of the mango, plus adds that touch of richness you're looking for in a pudding. There's another benefit too: it's healthier for you (lactose free, plus it provides healthy fats). And this Thai recipe for mango pudding is really easy to make - give it a try!
This mango pudding is one of the best I've tried. What makes it extra good is the fact that it is made with coconut milk instead of whipping cream or evaporated milk. Unlike dairy products, coconut milk brings out and enhances the taste of the mango, plus adds that touch of richness you're looking for in a pudding. There's another benefit too: it's healthier for you (lactose free, plus it provides healthy fats). And this Thai recipe for mango pudding is really easy to make - give it a try!
How to Make Bubble Tea
Bubble Tea, also known as boba tea, is a common drink in Southeast-Asia, and is also now popular here in North America. Try making bubble tea at home with this simple Thai Mango-Coconut Bubble Tea Recipe. This bubble tea recipe features mango combined with coconut milk and red or black tea, plus black or colorful tapioca pearls (gluten free). Homemade bubble tea is much healthier than the bubble teas you get in restaurants, which can be high in fat and calories. ENJOY!
Bubble Tea, also known as boba tea, is a common drink in Southeast-Asia, and is also now popular here in North America. Try making bubble tea at home with this simple Thai Mango-Coconut Bubble Tea Recipe. This bubble tea recipe features mango combined with coconut milk and red or black tea, plus black or colorful tapioca pearls (gluten free). Homemade bubble tea is much healthier than the bubble teas you get in restaurants, which can be high in fat and calories. ENJOY!
Curried Pumpkin Soup
This curried pumpkin soup is a soothing comfort food when the weather turns cooler. Butternut 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. Full of the color and bounty of autumn, this soup is also excellent during the cold winter months. Enjoy!
This curried pumpkin soup is a soothing comfort food when the weather turns cooler. Butternut 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. Full of the color and bounty of autumn, this soup is also excellent during the cold winter months. Enjoy!
Corn Fritters
This scrumptious corn fritters recipe is a real treat, and it's also vegetarian and gluten free! The corn fritter batter takes only minutes to stir together, then just drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry for a few minutes. These delicious corn fritters are terrific as an appetizer, snack, or finger food for a party. For a dip, I like them with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, which is now available in most grocery stores - look for it in the Asian section. Or just serve with plum sauce. Enjoy!
This scrumptious corn fritters recipe is a real treat, and it's also vegetarian and gluten free! The corn fritter batter takes only minutes to stir together, then just drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry for a few minutes. These delicious corn fritters are terrific as an appetizer, snack, or finger food for a party. For a dip, I like them with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, which is now available in most grocery stores - look for it in the Asian section. Or just serve with plum sauce. Enjoy!
Rice Pudding
This rice pudding recipe is scrumptious, plus healthy and nourishing. It starts with Thai sweet rice which is flavored with coconut milk, brown sugar, plus warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and star anise. An optional step includes adding red adzuki beans or red bean paste (this gives the pudding extra texture, vitamins, natural color, and flavor). Top with your choice of cream, milk (or condensed milk), soy or rice milk, or more coconut milk/cream. Mmmmm....
This rice pudding recipe is scrumptious, plus healthy and nourishing. It starts with Thai sweet rice which is flavored with coconut milk, brown sugar, plus warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and star anise. An optional step includes adding red adzuki beans or red bean paste (this gives the pudding extra texture, vitamins, natural color, and flavor). Top with your choice of cream, milk (or condensed milk), soy or rice milk, or more coconut milk/cream. Mmmmm....
Mango Sorbet
Try this fantastically easy recipe for Mango Sorbet! Quick and simple to make, and there's no stove involved. You'll need only a blender or food processor to make this deliciously-mango tasting mango sortet! Makes a beautiful dessert to serve company, or scoop it up and put it in an ice cream cone (as pictured). Because it's not cooked, the mango fruit retains its distinctive mango flavor, making this mango sorbet one of the best I've ever tried. ENJOY!
Try this fantastically easy recipe for Mango Sorbet! Quick and simple to make, and there's no stove involved. You'll need only a blender or food processor to make this deliciously-mango tasting mango sortet! Makes a beautiful dessert to serve company, or scoop it up and put it in an ice cream cone (as pictured). Because it's not cooked, the mango fruit retains its distinctive mango flavor, making this mango sorbet one of the best I've ever tried. ENJOY!
Jungle Curry
Fantastic is the only way to describe this special Thai curry recipe. If you enjoy curry chicken, you're going to love this Thai Jungle Curry. Jungle curry is a famous Thai dish from Chiang Mai, a city in the north of Thailand. While this curry is usually made with wild meats, here I've used chicken instead. Jungle curry can also be made with pork or beef if you prefer. ENJOY!
Fantastic is the only way to describe this special Thai curry recipe. If you enjoy curry chicken, you're going to love this Thai Jungle Curry. Jungle curry is a famous Thai dish from Chiang Mai, a city in the north of Thailand. While this curry is usually made with wild meats, here I've used chicken instead. Jungle curry can also be made with pork or beef if you prefer. ENJOY!
Rendang Curry Recipe
Indonesian food has always been influential in Thai cooking. One of the more popular Indonesians dishes throughout Southeast Asia is Rendang Chicken Curry. Rendang is considered a "dry" curry, which means the sauce is simmered down to a minimum. Because it is so distilled, the sauce sticks to the meat, making this curry extremely flavorful. And its wide variety of spices make it extremely healthy. If you like curry chicken, you'll love this Indonesian food recipe!
Indonesian food has always been influential in Thai cooking. One of the more popular Indonesians dishes throughout Southeast Asia is Rendang Chicken Curry. Rendang is considered a "dry" curry, which means the sauce is simmered down to a minimum. Because it is so distilled, the sauce sticks to the meat, making this curry extremely flavorful. And its wide variety of spices make it extremely healthy. If you like curry chicken, you'll love this Indonesian food recipe!
Good-for-You Thai Food
Thai cuisine is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. In fact, several Thai dishes, such as Tom Yum Soup, are currently being studied for their incredible health benefits. Of course, it's already known that many of the fresh herbs and spices used in Thai food - such as turmeric, garlic, ginger, coriander, lemongrass, and chillies such as cayenne - have immune-boosting and disease-fighting power. Find out more about the health benefits of eating good for you Thai food!
Thai cuisine is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. In fact, several Thai dishes, such as Tom Yum Soup, are currently being studied for their incredible health benefits. Of course, it's already known that many of the fresh herbs and spices used in Thai food - such as turmeric, garlic, ginger, coriander, lemongrass, and chillies such as cayenne - have immune-boosting and disease-fighting power. Find out more about the health benefits of eating good for you Thai food!