There are only few aromatic plants that remind you about things in the past or symbolize something. To most people, there could be a scent of jasmine, Thai ice tea, lemongrass or incense sticks that remind them of Thailand. To me, one of those meaningful scent of the past is Rice Paddy Plant! The Rice … Read more
Thai Food: Ma-Keu-uh (Small Eggplants) This Thai food is a vegetable and is a small eggplant that is called “ma keu-uh” it has a slightly bitter taste and is used in soups, som tam (spicy papaya salad), and served as a side vegetable with green beans and cucumbers usually at lunch or with any meal. … Read more
Thai Food Vegetables: Fuhk Tong (Pumpkin)! This Thai food vegetable has a curious name to say the least… the name is “Fuhk Tong”. Yes, it sounds just like the naughty word back in English speaking countries. It is always the butt of jokes here by the expats that are living here and if I serve … Read more
Thai Food Vegetables: Thai Basil This is Thai basil (Gapow in Thai)! We use this in curry, soup, stir-fry and many other dishes. One of our favorites at the house is “Gapow Moo” which is stir fried pork with onion, green beans, Thai basil and sometimes baby corn. Our spices and herbs are always fresh. … Read more
Pad Khana Plakem (Chinese Kale Stir-Fried with Salted Fish) Prepare: 1 cup cut Chinese kale (1 inch) 1 small piece salted fish 2 tbsp. oyster sauce 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 5 crushed chili peppers 1 tbsp. minced garlic Cooking Instructions: 1. Clean Chinese kale very well. Peel off the hard skin and … Read more
Kai Yad Sai – Vegetable Stuffed Omelette Prepare: 1 cup minced pork or beef½ onion (cut finely)1 tomato½ cup cooked sweet corn seed¼ cup string bean (sliced)¼ cup carrot¼ cup cucumber2 eggs (beat)1 tbsp. fish sauce2 tbsp. oyster sauce1 tbsp. soy sauce1 tbsp. minced garlic2 tbsp. olive oil Cooking Instructions: 1. Fry garlic in a … Read more