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

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

Spicy Lemongrass Salad with Cashews (Yum Ta Krai)

Thai lemongrass spicy salad is a truly authentic traditional Thai dish.

This is a truly authentic traditional Thai dish that few foreigners eat because it’s so simple. It pulls in some of the classic Thai tastes that people in Thailand love and they don’t need anything more once they taste it. There is always some major ingredient like shrimp, chicken, or pork in it so that’s … Read more

Pad Phet Sator (Sator Bean Stir-fry)

Sator with pork and pad gapi - a Thai food favorite.

Pad Phet Sator Moo (Bean Stir Fry with Pork) This dish is one of my husband’s favorites. He really loves the green fava beans. He said he’s never had them in America, but some ethnic groups in New York love them – so he’s heard. This bean is from a large pod that may be … Read more

Thai Food in a Global Market

Stir fried pak boong and shrimp, with some mushrooms. Aroy Maak! (Very delicious Thai food!) [Page updated 5 September 2023] Thai Food Globally! Though most people believe in the uniqueness of traditional Thai cooking, and in the idea of an authentic Thai cuisine, in reality, Thai food is the product of the interaction between nations … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Goong Pad Takrai (Shrimps and Lemongrass Stir Fry)

Goong Pad Takrai (Shrimps and Lemongrass Stir-Fry) Prepare: 12 big shrimps (peeled, cut, de-veined) 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 tbsp. red chili peppers (slice diagonally) 2 tbsp. minced lemongrass 1 tbsp. fish sauce 1 tbsp. wheat flour 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tbsp. olive oil   Cooking Instructions: 1. Clean the … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Pad Yod Fuhk Thong

Thai Food Recipe: Pad Yod Fuhk Thong (Pumpkin Young Leaves Stir-Fry) Prepare: 2 cups pumpkin young leaves 2 cloves garlic (crush lightly) 2 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. fish sauce 1 tbsp. olive oil Cooking Instructions: 1. Pick the best and young parts of pumpkin leaves, usually at the end. It’s … Read more

Thai Dessert Recipe: Bua Loy (Rice Dumplings in Coconut Milk)

PART ONE Prepare Ingredients to cook filling: 2 cups of steamed mung bean 250 ML of scent of candle coconut milk (use regular one if you can’t find this) 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. palm sugar ………………… PART TWO Prepare the flour to make Bua Loy balls: [Yellow Bua Loy Balls] 1 cup glutinous rice … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Lab Moo (Spicy Pork)

Thai Food Recipe: Lab Moo (Spicy Pork Salad) Ingredients 7 oz. Sliced Pork 7 oz. sliced pork entrails (optional) 3 oz. sliced pork skin (optional) 2 tbsp. ground roasted uncooked rice 1 group coriander 3 leaves parsley 1 group scallion 1/2 cup mint Sliced red chilis as much as you can stand! 2 tbsp. sliced … Read more

Thai Food Dessert: Sang Kaya Fuhk Thong

Thai Food Dessert: Sang Kaya Fuhk Thong (Steamed Whole Pumpkin Dessert with Egg Custard) Prepare: 1 pumpkin (500 grams) 4 eggs (from duck or chicken) 250 ml. coconut milk 3 big tbsp. palm sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 3-5 pandanus leaves   Cooking Instructions: 1. Clean the pumpkin very well. Use brush to move away the … Read more