Thai (-ish) recipes & food adventures
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PUMPKIN CUSTARD
Pumpkins and signs of fall are everywhere (it’s October 1st as I write this post).It makes me think of this traditional Thai dessert called “Sung-Ka-Ya Fak-Thong / สังขยาฟักทอง” that features pumpkin, pandan, coconut milk, and palm sugar – a Thai way of making custard. You can think of Pandan as a Southeast Asian’s vanilla, used Read more
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THAI GREEN CURRY
This Thai’s beloved curry is the spiciest amongst all the Thai coconut-milk-based curries, as the paste is made from fresh Thai chili (versus dried chili in other curry paste; hence, the green color). It’s not all about heat but the balance of all flavors. This curry is herbaceous, creamy, and fragrance. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients:– Read more
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THAI FRIED PORK BELLY
Thai Fried Pork Belly with Tamarind Jaew Sauce As much as I try to eat healthy, well….there are some things that always make the cut in my book and this pork belly is definitely one of them (heeeheee). This recipe is very easy to make and yet so satisfying. The tamarind Jaew dipping sauce is Read more
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HOW TO COOK STICKY RICE (EASY HACK)
Oh, I cannot express how much I LOVE eating sticky rice. It’s a great companion for most Thai regional dishes, especially in the North and Northeast region of Thailand and our neighboring countries. If I was a rapper, my rapper name would be “StickyRiceKiller” haha! Jokes aside, sticky rice are traditionally cooked in bamboo steamers. Read more
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LEMONGRASS CHICKEN
This Lemongrass BBQ chicken wing recipe is hands down my favorite dish to make and eat. My mom often made this dish for me when I was younger and I always end up doubling the rice (best with sticky rice! – see sticky rice cooking hack) because they were SO DELICIOUS and addicting. We will Read more
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BASIL PORK
กะเพราหมู / Pad-ka-pow-moo Some might argue that Pad Thai and Tom Yum are Thailand’s national dishes, but if you ask a Thai person what to have for lunch when they don’t know what to eat? Pad Kra Pow (Basil stir fry) is likely ranked on top! Pad-ka-pow or basil stir fry can be made with Read more
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