Sweet Thai Chili Sauce (Nam Jim Gai)
What Is Sweet Thai Chili Sauce? Sweet Thai chili sauce, Nam Jim Gai (น้ำจิ้มไก่), is a bright, glossy dipping sauce made from fresh red chilies,…
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Roasted Rice Powder — The Smell Alone Is Worth Making It For
What Is Roasted Rice Powder? Roasted rice powder, Khao Khua (ข้าวคั่ว), is raw jasmine rice dry-toasted in a pan until golden and nutty, then ground…
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Massaman Curry Paste Recipe: The Spices Travel
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,…
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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, shallots, and…
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Nam Prik Pao (Thai chili paste) The Smell Found You First
What Is Nam Prik Pao? Nam Prik Pao, น้ำพริกเผา, is a Thai roasted chili paste made from dried chilies, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste, all…
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Thai Yellow Curry Paste: The Mortar Was Loud
What Is Thai Yellow Curry Paste? Thai yellow curry paste is a fresh-ground blend of turmeric, dried chilies, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, garlic, and warm spices,…
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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 overnight, then…
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Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe: Nam Jim the Way My Mother Made It
What Is Thai Peanut Sauce? This Thai peanut sauce recipe, Nam Jim Satay, is a rich coconut-based dipping sauce made with peanut butter, red curry…
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Panang Curry Paste: My Mother Never Bought It In a Tin
What Is Panang Curry Paste? Panang curry paste is a Thai red curry paste made with dried chilies, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, and roasted peanuts…
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Thai Red Curry: The One That Tastes Like Home
What Is Thai Red Curry? Thai red curry, Gaeng Phed, is a coconut milk curry built on a paste of dried red chilies, lemongrass, galangal,…
