Kao Yum Gai Sab – Yummy Crispy Fried Chicken with Laab

What Is Kao Yum Gai Sab? This is another spicy laab dish from Thailand. We call it Crispy Fried Chicken in Laab. Or Laab Crispy Fried Chicken, up to you. Also up to you is how you attempt to spell it in English as there are at least different spellings – Laab, Larp, Larb, Laab, … Read more

Khanom Pang Na Moo – Thai Minced Pork and Bread Recipe

Khanom Pang Na Moo – Pork and Bread In Thai language, ขนมปังหน้าหมู In Thai, Khanom Pang means bread. Na means face. Moo means pork. This is like an appetizer and it can be served before the rest of your Thai food and give you something to snack on while you wait for the main courses … 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

Morning Glory Stir-fry (Pad Pak Boong)

Stir-fried Morning Glory (Pad Pak Boong) is a Thai favorite for lunch or dinner when served with Thai Jasmine rice.

Who likes stir-fried morning glory? 😊 Pad Pak Boong is one of the most eaten dishes in Thailand on a daily basis. It’s easy to prepare, and the simple tastes are delicious. Just about everyone in the country loves pad pak boong! The really nice part about it is that many people just go find Morning … 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