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Pad Thai
If you’ve been to Thailand I know you’ve had Pad Thai. It’s a right of passage, like buckets at the beach or getting scammed by a tuk tuk driver. Now you can have a lighter version of Pad Thai right at home, though if you live in Thailan
Gaeng Kiew Waan Gai (Green Curry Chicken)
Gaeng Kiew Waan Gai or Green Curry Chicken is one of the more famous dishes from Thailand, ranking right up there with Pad Thai or Tom Yum Goong for visibility and popularity. After learning how to make your own green curry paste yesterday, it only makes
Gaeng Kiew (Green Curry Paste)
If you can’t find green curry paste where you live, or you simply want your green curry dishes to have a fresh flavor where you control the spice levels then give this recipe a try for making your own Gaeng Kiew or green curry right in the comfort o
Gluay Tod (Fried Bananas)
You know those great fried banana snacks you can get all over Thailand. The ones with the crunchy coating and soft, warm, sweet banana? Well, you can make those fried bananas right at home if you don’t have access to a Thai street vendor or marketpl
Thai Style Garlic Ribs
I have to say that I haven’t seen this particular dish in any Thai restaurants, but it comes to me from Golf, so I’m certain it is at least Thai style. If you’re a fan of the garlic pepper ribs that can be had in many Thai restaurants, t
Cilantro Lime Rice
While it isn’t technically a Thai dish, you’ll find that this cilantro lime rice actually pairs quite well with Thai food. As you may already know, both cilantro and lime are featured in many Thai dishes, and the combination helps brighten ric
Sticky Rice and Mango
While it is well known as a Thai dessert around the world, in Thailand sticky rice and mango isn’t really all that common in my experience. Perhaps because the Thais seem to prefer unripe mango with the salt, sugar, chili dip. If you’re cravin
Moo Ping
It’s mid-afternoon, you’re hungry, hot and tired, and you need a boost. To the rescue comes Moo Ping with a little bag of sticky rice. As you know from your travels around Thailand, this grilled pork appetizer can be found nearly anywhere and
Sticky Rice
I know if you live in Thailand you can get sticky rice on darn near every corner, and if you have a Thai wife or girlfriend she can easily whip some up for you at the drop of a hat. If you aren’t living in Thailand though, here’s a way to make
Laab Moo Tod
Because plain old laab isn’t enough, here’s a version that I personally love – laab moo tod, or fried balls of pork laab. The crunchy exterior and soft spicy interior is a great way to start a meal, and they go down great with an ice col