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

Some Interesting History of Thailand and Thai Food Facts

Two kids walking on the beach on Phuket Island in Southern Thailand.

A Little Bit About the History of Thailand History Thailand was called Siam starting in 1939. Thailand as a country has never been colonized by a foreign nation unlike Laos, Cambodia and other Asian countries. Thailand’s culture, politics, economics and social aspects have all changed in a great procession of steps. Thailand’s development started in … 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 Information: Scent of Candle Coconut Milk

Many times, I bet that you have noticed Thai dessert has a unique scent even when you were chewing it in your mouth. A scent of candle is the answer for that. Looking close into it, the scent of candle in the coconut milk is not just the only long time secret of cooking that … Read more

Thai Dessert: Foy Thong

Talking about what is the most expensive Thai dessert that I think available in Thailand morning market and people tend to not buying it because because they really want to save it for a very special occasion, it is Foy Thong. Foy Thong is the most expensive Thai dessert among many other Thai dessert that … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Shrimps and Fava Beans stir-fried with Shrimp Paste

This recipe is called “Goong Sator Pad Gapi” in Thai. Here’s what you need to prepare for 1 serving. Prepare: 10 big shrimps 100g fava beans 2 tbsp. sliced long red chili 1 tsp. shrimp paste (mix with 1 tbsp water) 1 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. sliced scallion 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Sauce ingredients: … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Hoi Malang Puu Pad Cha (Sea Mussel Stir-Fry)

Thai Food Recipe: Hoi Malang Puu Pad Cha (Sea Mussel Stir-Fry)   Prepare: 2 pounds sea mussel 1 tbsp. fish sauce 1 / 4 cup stock or just water 1/2 cup sliced cumin leaves 1 tsp. sliced galingale 1 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil 2 tbsp. fresh and young pepper Paste: 5 cloves garlic 8 … Read more

Thai Food Recipe: Pad Tom Yum Goong Hang

Thai Food Recipe: Pad Tom Yum Goong Hang Pad Tom Yum Goong Hang (Tom Yum Goong Stir-Fry) Prepare: 1 cup shrimps (peeled, de-veined and cooked) 3 lemongrass (slice diagonally) 3 kaffir lime leaves 1 tbsp. finely cut galingale 2 tbsp. sliced parsley 2 tbsp. Chinese celery (cut) 1/4 cup thick coconut milk 1/2 cup baby … Read more