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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.

Tom Yum Soup

This is a very traditional spicy and sour Thai soup. It is best made using fresh ingredients and also works well with prawns. If you can’t find Thai Basil, regular Basil will work well also.

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.

Spicy Thai Noodle Soup

There are many versions of this ever popular street food but the vital ingredients are; good quality stock, lime juice, chillies and fresh herbs to garnish. A meal in a bowl, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare using a Tom Yum soup base. Recipe is for one so do double quantities if cooking … Continued

Emerald Chicken

Toey or Pandan leaves are used in many sweet and savoury dishes of Thailand and Southeast Asia. In this recipe, they are used to wrap up marinated chicken thighs and then deep fried. The leaves impart their wonderful aroma and flavour to the chicken resulting in a truly delightful starter. Traditionally, chicken thighs are used … Continued

Thai Beef Noodle Salad

Zingy, tangy, aromatic and delicious are all adjectives that have been used to describe this salad. The combination of birds eye chilli, mint, coriander and lime juice make for an explosion of flavours on the palate. Do serve this salad with medium or rare steak that has been finely sliced.

Thai Spicy Sweetcorn Fritters

Used throughout Thailand, sweetcorn is a popular snack food. Quite often, vendors sell corn on the cob, cooked on their mobile grills. This recipe uses fish sauce but do leave this ingredient out if a vegetarian version is required.

Thai Massaman Beef Curry

With Indian influences this beef and potato curry was probably introduced to Thailand by travellers. The recipe traditionally contains peanuts, which peanuts can be omitted if required. Chicken can be substituted but the result of tender, flavourful beef that falls apart at the touch of a fork, is well worth the extra cooking time. Cook … Continued

Thai Spicy Meatballs

Minced pork is used a lot in Thai cooking. This one uses minced pork but feel free to substitute mince beef or chicken if preferred. The finely chopped beans add crunch so do try and include them. Serve as a snack or as an appetiser.