The classic Thai dessert known as khao niaow ma muang (mango sticky rice) is heavenly and luscious. Famous in Thai street food and in Thai restaurants worldwide, this tropical rice pudding is irresistible—and easy to make at home. In Thai cuisine, sticky rice is a staple starch in Northern and […]
There are many varieties of glutinous rice from countries around the world, including Thailand, China, and Japan. For this recipe, look for Thai or Chinese glutinous rice, sometimes labeled “sweet rice” or “sticky rice.” Different names, same rice—trust me. Glutinous rice is a versatile staple across many Asian cuisines. Beyond […]
Moo Ping, what is it? Ah, Moo Ping! Pronounced [mǔː pîŋ] in Thai, it literally means “grilled pork.” It’s a hidden gem of Thai street food that has been making waves since 1952. Since then, it’s won over the taste buds of everyone who’s tried it. This little slice of […]
What is Thai Yellow Curry? Yellow curry paste is an essential ingredient in Thai cuisine and other Southeast Asian cuisines. Just like red curry paste and green curry paste, it’s a spicy and aromatic paste used to add flavor to a variety of dishes, such as curries, soups, stir-fries, and […]
Lemongrass is impossible to ignore on those heavy summer nights. With mosquitoes waiting for the smallest opening, lemongrass essential oil was once the ultimate weapon to keep them at bay. Highly fragrant, lemongrass is not only an excellent repellent against these tiny pests, but also an indispensable ingredient to keep […]
The classic Thai green papaya salad: crisp, vibrant, and sweet-and-sour. Walk down any bustling street in Thailand and you will almost certainly hear the steady thud of wooden pestles hitting clay mortars as vendors whip up their own versions of som tam, each finished with a lip-smacking sweet-and-sour dressing. The […]
This homemade sweet chili sauce is bound to become a fridge staple. It’s versatile, quick and easy to make, free of additives, and tastes far better than anything store-bought. As ever, nothing beats homemade—and sweet chili sauce is no exception. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it’s […]
Use this simple, four-ingredient Thai dressing to make your favorite authentic Thai salads. Adjust the ratios to taste—add more sweet, sour, salty, or spicy notes. Thai salads are different from Western-style salads. Even though we call them “salads,” they’re not often made with lettuce or other greens, and they usually […]
This Thai dish is wildly popular and is known in French under many names: Pad Kra Pao, Pad Ka Prao, Pad Ka Pow, Pad Krapow… etc. “Pad gaprao” is the closest phonetic spelling, yet it is the least common because even most Thais mispronounce it to begin with! Whatever you […]
Galangal, also called galanga, is the citrusy cousin of ginger. This aromatic rhizome is widely used in Asian, South Asian and Indian cooking and is especially popular in Indonesian cuisine and Thai cuisine. It is peppery and spicy, with a hint of pine. Although harder to find than ginger, galangal […]
