Spicy Roast Potatoes
Fancy something a little bit different with your dinner? Why not try this really simple variation of a classic!
Side Dishes
Thai Salad
Som Tam is traditionally made with thinly sliced, raw, green papaya. However, as this ingredient is only available in specialist grocers we have replaced the papaya with sliced apples and carrots.
Asian Roasted Vegetable Salad
This is a great healthy summer salad which is ideal for picnics and for packed lunches. This recipe can be made a day before.
Thai Son in Law Eggs
This is a popular homely dish prepared in many Thai households, in many cases, to cater for unexpected guests at mealtimes. It is quick and easy to prepare and delicious in it simplicity. Many supermarkets sell whole dried chillies but if unobtainable, fresh red chillies are a good substitute.
Pad Thai
Phad Thai (or Pad Thai) is a popular “street” food dish available all over Thailand, now enjoyed around the world. Do drizzle a little water in the wok while cooking the noodles as this dish is meant to be slightly moist.
Sweet Chilli Glazed Nuts
Use a mixture of nuts for this recipe – I used cashews, almonds, walnuts and sesame seeds – but do cook them separately before adding the sweet chilli sauce. Very moorish so prepare plenty.
Sushi
Very much in vogue, sushi need not be a daunting meal to make. Use ingredients like avocado, cucumber, smoked salmon and tuna if you do not like the idea of raw fish. If the idea of rolling sushi does not appeal, just lay out the ingredients on a platter and place fillings on top.
Chicken Skewers in Oyster Sauce
Chicken on its own sometimes can be a little lacking in flavour. In this recipe spring onions and oyster sauce gives the chicken a taste of the orient. Use a mixture of breast and thigh meat for these skewers and remember to soak the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before using them.
Chinese Ribs in Hoisin Sauce
<p>To save time these ribs can be cooked in the oven and finished off on the barbecue, this is great if you have a lot to cook on the barbecue!</p>
Gado Gado
The best way to describe this dish is as a nicoise style salad. Simple to prepare, if you use a prepared satay sauce you can serve it either hot or cold. Satay sauce can at times, be a little concentrated so do water it down before serving.