Oriental Prawn Cocktail
Quick and easy to prepare, this oriental twist of a classic starter will impress your guests. I have used large frozen prawns but feel free to use any size prawn available from your local supermarket or shop.
Sides And Snacks
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 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.
Tom Yam Soup
Simple to make, this fragrant Thai soup is a combination of hot and sour flavours. Traditionally made with prawns it can be served as a starter or as part of the main meal. This recipe uses large fresh tiger prawns but if you decide to use frozen prawns do defrost them first and add to … Continued
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.
Pork Ribs in Yellow Bean Sauce
Serve as a starter or with other dishes as a main meal. This dish is best cooked in the oven or in a slow cooker. If cooking in a slow cooker, do not add extra 185ml of water. Cut large ribs into 2 or 3 pieces using a cleaver. Alternatively, look out for shorter ribs, … Continued
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>
Spicy Szechuan Chicken Wings
Be sure to provide plenty of paper napkins when you serve these chicken wings. Cook in the oven and finish off on a barbecue for best results. Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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.
Japanese Gyoza
Small part pan-fried, part steamed these little dumplings are sometimes known as gyoza. This is a family favourite and it is served with two dipping sauces – a chilli sauce and light soya sauce. You will need a flat skillet or frying pan with a tight fitting lid.