This hugely popular Thai dish goes by many names: Pad Gra Prow, Pad Ga Pao, and more. “Pad Gra Prow” is phonetically the closest spelling, but it seems to be the least common one, since many Thai speakers would misread it at first glance ! Whatever you call it, all of […]
Tag: Thai cuisine
Authentic Kai Jeow – Thai Omelet
A golden, crispy omelet, deep-fried in a wok and scented with fish sauce. A puffed omelet lands with a crackle on piping hot jasmine rice. Its frilly edges shatter, and the aroma of caramelized fish sauce rises with the steam. Authentic Kai Jeow is nothing like a pale, folded omelet. […]
Authentic Mookata – Thai Barbecue
A delicious mookata recipe to bring a taste of Thailand into your kitchen This complete guide walks you step by step through recreating an authentic Thai barbecue experience at home. If you already love Korean barbecue, you definitely won’t be disappointed! Picture juicy meats sizzling in a fragrant marinade, a […]
Authentic Thai Beef Tartare – Larb Dip
This Thai raw beef salad is a quick, easy, and authentic dish from northeastern Thailand, and a delicacy for the people of Isan. This traditional no-cook recipe is packed with bold, spicy flavors, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices. Serve it with Thai sticky rice for an authentic taste of Thai […]
Tom Yum Paste
A delicious traditional Tom Yum soup paste recipe you can use as a base for soups, or stir into fried rice and stir-fried noodles What is Tom Yum paste? Classic Tom Yum soup is made by simmering ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, shrimp, and makrut lime leaves. Its sweet-savory balance […]
Thai-Style Fried Enoki Mushrooms
A delicious enoki mushroom fritter recipe to share over drinks with friends Fried enoki mushrooms? Fried enoki mushrooms? Absolutely! Picture delicate little enoki mushrooms transformed into a crisp appetizer or snack, best enjoyed with a dipping sauce. In Thailand, you can find them just about everywhere at night markets. These […]
Authentic Massaman Curry
A rich, fragrant Thai Massaman curry simmered in coconut milk with homemade toasted-spice paste, tender chicken, and meltingly soft potatoes. Brick-red chili-infused coconut oil gleams over meltingly tender beef shank or bone-in chicken. It also coats waxy potatoes, gently slow-cooked onion, and roasted peanuts with a subtle crunch. Beneath the […]
Authentic Pong Neng – Thai Corn Dogs
These homemade Thai corn dogs tuck tender cocktail sausages into a golden, fluffy batter for an irresistible, shareable snack. The vendor brandishes a bamboo skewer like a retro stage mic. The “head” is a golden sphere that smells of vanilla sugar. Bite in and the crust snaps, revealing an airy […]
Authentic Khao Kluk Kapi
Thai fried rice perfumed with shrimp paste, served with caramelized pork and a spread of crisp, fresh garnishes. The first thing that hits you is the briny, smoky aroma. It rises from a mound of brown‑purple rice, gleaming under the market lights. A single plate concentrates four essential tastes: the […]
Green Curry Fried Rice – Khao Phat Gaeng Kiew Wan
Thai green curry fried rice with tender chicken, fragrant coconut milk, and fresh herbs—a speedy, flavor-packed meal. Jasmine-scented steam rises as a wok tosses coconut-lacquered green rice, crowned with a Thai omelet and thin cucumber slices. At the first bite, basil and makrut lime lead; green chilies prickle gently; the fish sauce adds salinity; […]