Gang Pa Gai Baan – Thai Spicy Chicken Soup Recipe

Gang Pa Gai Baan (Spicy Chicken Soup with Herbs) If it seems like everything you can cook in Thailand is spicy, that’s pretty close to the truth! Our desserts are NOT usually spicy though! For most recipes, you can just omit the chilis or dried red pepper or whatever else makes it spicy. For this … Read more

Grandma’s Surprise? Thai Spicy Red Ant Egg Soup!

One of Thailand's most unique delicacies, Thai red ant egg soup.

Do People Really Eat Ant Egg Soup? Believe it or not, Thais and people all over Asia eat red ant eggs. It’s like eating fish eggs, but they are smaller and less juicy. Red Weaver Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) are the best eggs to eat with soup, salads, or as an addition to whatever you happen … Read more

Thai Tom Yum Soup (Goong, Talay, Pla-Muk)

Thai tom yum goong (shrimp) spicy and sour soup with clear broth.

Tom Yum Soup Spicy and Sour Soup with Variations Thai Tom Yum soup is one of my all-time favorites and perhaps my favorite Thai food when it comes right down to it! This soup is a little bit of effort but the reward is truly something to behold. When I first had Tom Yum Goong … Read more

Quick Lotus Stem Coconut Milk Fish Soup (Tom Sai Bua)

Tom Sai Bua soup with coconut milk, small fish, and vegetables.

On a cool rainy day (few of those in Southern Thailand, but we do have them!) this is the perfect Thai soup to put a smile on your face! How To Make Delicious Lotus Stem Coconut Milk Fish Soup Lotus stem and Mackerel in coconut cream soup! (ต้มสายบัว ปลาทูนึ่ง, called shortly as Tom Saai Bua … Read more

Tom Yum Gai (Spicy Tom Yum Chicken Soup)

Tom yum gai soup - chicken Tom Yum spicy soup.

Tom Yum Gai – Spicy Thai Chicken Soup If you’re looking for Tom Yum Goong (Shrimp) It’s here > Tom Yum Ingredients Preparation 1/2 pound Chicken Breast1 cup straw Mushrooms1 cup Water1 Lemongrass (cut 2 inches)4-6 Kaffir Lime leaves3 small Red Onions cut into quarters2 medium to large Tomatoes2 pieces Galangal2 tbsp. Fish Sauce4 tbsp. … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Tom Jued Puk Gard Dong

Thai Food Recipe: Tom Jued Puk Gard Dong Chinese Mustard Pickled Soup Prepare: 2 cups chicken breast (cut it thick) 3 cloves garlic 1 radish (optional) 1 tsp. black pepper 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. fish sauce 8 oz. pickled Chinese mustard 2 cups water 1/4 tsp. salt Cooking Instruction: 1. Crush black pepper … Read more

Thai Food Recipe – Gang Gai Sai No Maithai, Bamboo and Chicken Soup

Gang Gai Sai No Mai (Bamboo and Chicken Soup) Prepare: 1 cup chicken wings 1 cup bamboo shoot 5 shitake mushroom 4 tbsp. soybean sauce 1½ cup soup stock ½ cup day lily flower Cooking Instructions: Clean the chicken wings. Cut bamboo shoot and cook in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and leave in … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Southern Style Fish Soup

Gang Tai Pla – Southern Style Fish Soup with Fermented Fish Stomach Prepare: 1 cup Fermented Fish’s Stomach 1 cup grilled fish (tuna or saba) 1/2 cup potato slice to a dice size 1 cup bamboo 3 pieces kaffir lime leaves 1 tbsp. Shrimp paste Prepare Paste: 1 handful dried chili pepper 2 tbsp. sliced … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Gaeng Liang Mixed Vegetables

Thai Food Recipe: Gaeng Liang (Mixed Vegetable Soup) Gaeng Liang (Mixed Vegetable Soup) Gather: 1 cup shrimp or chicken 1 cup guard (cut 12-15 pieces) 1/2 cup pumpkin (cut 10 -12 pieces) 1/2 cup baby corn (cu t diagonally) 1 cup green vegetable 1/4 cup sweet basil 4 cup stock soup 2 tbsp. fish sauce … Read more