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

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 Soup: Gang Som Cha Om Kai

Thai Food Soup: Gang Som Goong Kai Cha-om – Shrimp and Fried Egg Sour Soup Prepare: 1 cup shrimp (big size, cut, de-veined) 1 cup tamarind juice (non-dried tamarind + hot water) 1 cup Leguminosae (see picture below) 2 eggs 1 cup sliced raw papaya 1 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 cups … Read more

Khanom Jeen Nam Ya Pa – Thai Spicy Curry Noodles Recipe

Khanom Jeen Nam Ya Pa Prepare: 5 pieces thin sliced galangal (2mm) 10 Kaffir lime leaves 2 lemongrass (cut into 7cm long and crush them roughly) 1 handful of small red (purple) onions 8 cloves garlic 10-15 dried red chili peppers (this amount could burn your lips) 1 cup sliced scallion (1inch long) fermented fish … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Gaeng Om Moo (Isaan Style Pork Soup)

Isaan Style Pork Soup – Gaeng Om Moo Gather: 5 peppers 5 red onions (lightly pounded) 3 garlic 1/2 cup lemongrass cut finely 1 and 1/2 cup pork 1 cup pumpkin (cut small) 3 eggplants (cut 4 each) 1 cup parsley 1 group scallion 1/2 cup basil 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. fish sauce 4 … 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

Gang Som Naw Mai Dong (Spicy Bamboo Soup)

Gang Som Naw Mai Dong – Spicy Bamboo Soup Prepare: 5 chilis 6 red onions (sliced) 3 lemongrass stalks (finely cut) 3 scallions (cut short, about 1″) 1 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. fish sauce 1 pound chicken breast (cut thick) 1.5 pound pickled bamboo shoots 1/2 cup basil 2 cups water   Instructions: 1. Make … Read more