Pad Thai (Shrimp and Tofu)
What Is Pad Thai? Pad Thai is stir-fried rice noodles in a tamarind-based sauce with shrimp, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, green onion, and crushed roasted…
Larb (Thai Minced Meat Salad)
What Is Larb? Larb (ลาบ) is a Thai minced meat salad from the Isan region, built on cooked minced meat tossed warm with lime juice,…
Thai Boat Noodles (Kuai Tiao Ruea)
What Are Thai Boat Noodles? Thai boat noodles, Kuai Tiao Ruea (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ), are small bowls of rice noodles served in a deeply spiced, dark broth…
Thai Chicken Satay (Satay Gai)
What Is Thai Chicken Satay? Thai chicken satay, Satay Gai (สะเต๊ะไก่), is chicken marinated in coconut milk, turmeric, lemongrass, and warm spices, threaded onto skewers…
Thai Fish Cakes (Tod Mun Pla)
What Are Thai Fish Cakes? Thai fish cakes, Tod Mun Pla (ทอดมันปลา), are fresh fish pounded with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce,…
Thai Mango Sticky Rice Recipe (khao niaow ma muang)
What Is Mango Sticky Rice? Mango sticky rice, Khao Niaow Ma Muang (ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง), is glutinous rice soaked and steamed until soft, then folded with sweetened…
Thai Chicken Fried Rice (Khao Pad Gai)
What Is Thai Chicken Fried Rice? Thai chicken fried rice — Khao Pad Gai, ข้าวผัดไก่ — is day-old jasmine rice stir-fried in a very hot…
Massaman Curry Paste Recipe
What Is Massaman Curry Paste? Massaman curry paste (แกงมัสมั่น) is the richest, most complex of the Thai curry pastes, built on dried red chilies, lemongrass,…
Thai Chili Dipping Sauce (Nam Phrik Num)
What Is Nam Phrik Num? Nam Phrik Num — น้ำพริกหนุ่ม — is a Northern Thai roasted green chili dipping sauce made from charred green chilies,…
Moo Ping: The Grill Does the Gathering
What Is Moo Ping? Moo Ping — หมูปิ้ง — is Thai grilled pork on skewers, marinated in coconut milk, fish sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, coriander…
Thai Stir Fried Morning Glory (Pad Pak Boong)
What Is Stir Fried Morning Glory? Stir fried morning glory — Pad Pak Boong, ผัดผักบุ้ง — is a fast, high-heat stir-fry of water spinach with…
Yum Woon Sen(Thai Glass Noodle Salad)
What Is Yum Woon Sen? Yum Woon Sen — ยำวุ้นเส้น — is a Thai glass noodle salad built on soaked mung bean noodles tossed while…
Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai)
What Is Khao Man Gai? Khao Man Gai — ข้าวมันไก่ — is Thai chicken and rice: whole chicken pieces poached in a fragrant ginger and…
Thai Shrimp Cakes: She Fanned the Coals
What Are Thai Shrimp Cakes? Thai shrimp cakes — Tod Mun Goong, ทอดมันกุ้ง — are seasoned shrimp paste patties mixed with red curry paste, kaffir…
Thai Shrimp Green Curry Recipe
What Is Thai Shrimp Green Curry? Thai shrimp green curry — Gaeng Keow Wan Goong, แกงเขียวหวานกุ้ง — is plump shrimp simmered in a fragrant coconut…
Pad See Ew: Make This for the People You Love
What Is Pad See Ew? Pad See Ew — ผัดซีอิ๊ว — is a Thai stir-fry of wide rice noodles in a dark, slightly sweet sauce…
Thai Fish Sauce Chicken Wings (Peek Gai Tod)
What Are Thai Fish Sauce Chicken Wings? Thai fish sauce chicken wings — Peek Gai Tod, ปีกไก่ทอด — are chicken wings marinated in fish sauce,…
Thai Iced Tea Recipe (Cha Yen): Sweet, Cool, and Completely Thai
What Is Thai Iced Tea? Thai iced tea — Cha Yen, ชาเย็น — is a strongly brewed Thai tea sweetened with sugar and condensed milk,…
Tom Yum Fried Rice: The Paste, The Wok, Two Ingredients
What Is Tom Yum Fried Rice? Tom Yum fried rice is leftover jasmine rice stir-fried in a hot wok with Tom Yum paste, eggs, shrimp…
Khao Soi: The Crispy Noodles Were Waiting
What Is Khao Soi? Khao Soi — ข้าวซอย — is a Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup built on a rich, slightly sweet curry broth…
Thai Beef Red Curry: The Smell Meant Home
What Is Thai Beef Red Curry? Thai beef red curry — Gaeng Phed Neua, แกงเผ็ดเนื้อ — is tender beef simmered in a rich coconut milk…
Thai Pumpkin Custard Recipe (Sangkhaya Fak Thong)
What Is Thai Pumpkin Custard? Thai pumpkin custard — Sangkhaya Fak Thong, สังขยาฟักทอง — is a coconut and pumpkin custard steamed until smooth and set,…
Thai Cashew Chicken: The Family Kitchen
What Is Thai Cashew Chicken? Thai cashew chicken — Gai Pad Med Mamuang, ไก่ผัดเม็ดมะม่วงหิมพานต์ — is a stir-fry of chicken, toasted cashews, dried chilies, and…
AUTHENTIC CHICKEN LARB RECIPE (LARB GAI)
What Is Chicken Larb (Larb Gai)? A chicken larb recipe — Larb Gai, ลาบไก่ — is a Thai minced chicken salad built on lime juice,…
Thai Omelet (Kai Jiao)
The One My Mother Started Simple What Is a Thai Omelet (Kai Jiao)? A Thai omelet recipe — Kai Jiao — is eggs beaten with…
Panang Curry Recipe (Gaeng Panang): The Thai Way, Made Right
What Is Panang Curry? A panang curry recipe builds a thick, rich coconut milk curry around a paste of dried chilies, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir…
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao Recipe)
What Are Drunken Noodles? An easy Thai drunken noodles recipe starts with wide rice noodles, a screaming hot wok, and holy basil — the herb…
Som Tum Recipe (Thai Green Papaya Salad): The Dish That Came Back
What Is Som Tum? Som tum is a Thai green papaya salad built in a mortar — shredded unripe papaya pounded with bird chilies, garlic,…
Sticky Rice Recipe (Khao Niew): The Thai Way, Done Right
What Is Sticky Rice? A sticky rice recipe starts with one thing: the right rice. Glutinous rice — khao niew in Thai — is soaked…
Thai Pork Rib Soup — She Put It On Before Breakfast
What Is Thai Pork Rib Soup? Thai pork rib soup — Tom Saap — is a hot and sour Isaan broth built on pork ribs,…
Thai Fried Spring Rolls: Her Recipe. Her Rolls. Nothing Changed.
thi fried spring rolls also known as por pia tod being served at a night market
Thai Beef Salad — This Is What Nam Tok Is Supposed to Taste Like
Ingredients for Thai Beef Salad on a bamboo mat: beef, fish sauce, lime, sugar, chili, shallots, herbs, and rice powder
Thai Rice Soup: My Mother’s Khao Tom
QUICK ANSWER BOX What Is Thai Rice Soup? Thai rice soup — called khao tom — is a gentle, savory broth made with jasmine rice…
Thai Crispy Pork Belly Recipe | Traditional Moo Krob
What Is Moo Krob (Thai Crispy Pork Belly)? This Thai crispy pork belly recipe — Moo Krob — is the dish you hear before you…
Thai Pork Yellow Curry (Gaeng Garee Moo)
What Is Thai Pork Yellow Curry? Thai pork yellow curry, Gaeng Garee Moo (แกงกะหรี่หมู), is tender pork simmered in a rich golden coconut milk curry…
Thai Basil Pork Recipe: The One Everyone Makes at Midnight
QUICK ANSWER BOX What Is Thai Basil Pork? This Thai basil pork recipe — pad kra pao moo — is ground pork stir-fried fast and…
Thai Cucumber Salad (Som Tum Tang) Recipe
What Is Thai Cucumber Salad? Thai cucumber salad — Som Tum Tang — is a bright, sharply dressed salad of smashed cucumber, fresh chili, lime,…
Thai Red Curry: The One That Tastes Like Home
QUICK ANSWER BOX What Is Thai Red Curry? Thai red curry — gaeng phed — is a coconut milk curry built on a paste of…
Gaeng Garee (Yellow Curry)
Imagine a dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine in every bite—warm, comforting, and bursting with flavors. Gaeng Garee (Yellow Curry) offers a symphony…
Authentic Thai Beef Jerky: Neua Sawan Recipe
What Is Neua Sawan? A Thai beef jerky recipe starts with thin slices of beef marinated in fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar, then…
