2022-10-11 08:13
In a widely-read recent article on this blog inspired by a reader’s email, I suggested four oyster sauce alternatives. In this post, I want to expand on that idea by talking about fish… Read More
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2021-09-16 19:08
The mere notion of a Thai pasta dish is likely to annoy some of the culinary purists out there. For those of you who don’t mind fusion food, you’ll be rewarded with a grea… Read More
2021-08-13 12:17
Many different cuisines have different variations of tuna salad. This Thai spicy tuna salad is a zingy, spicy, and addictive combination that will have you coming back for more. I pro… Read More
2021-05-11 12:46
Yes, khao soi is one of those rare dishes that is simultaneously delicious and quite healthy. Unlike other delicious foods, it doesn’t rely on an abundance of sugar or fat to taste goo… Read More
2021-05-10 19:30
Coriander root is the root of the herb coriander, which is sometimes called cilantro. While many English-speaking countries discard the roots, they form an important part of many Asian cuisi… Read More
2021-05-05 09:28
Taro is an interesting root vegetable native to Southeast Asia and other areas. Its white flesh with purple blemishes is definitely unique. When in Thailand, there’s a high probability… Read More
2021-04-22 08:41
You’ll probably be familiar with bamboo as a building material or just as a tree that grows abundantly in tropical regions. But eating bamboo shoots? That might sound strange. Here&rsq&hell…Read More
2021-04-06 08:06
Krachai is an interesting herb that you will see more of the deeper you get into eating or cooking Thai food. It’s something that despite its fairly common use in Thai food gets often… Read More
2021-03-31 06:38
When you expand your repertoire of Thai dishes and begin to find out the ingredients used, you’ll typically encounter some unexpected things. Fermented soybeans was one of those things… Read More
2021-03-22 21:35
Thai street food is among the best in the world. There are few countries where you can pull up a chair at a small outdoor table by the side of the road and have your mind-blown by the qualit… Read More
2021-03-16 11:07
When you start to look at a range of Thai recipes, you’ll note that shrimp paste turns up a lot. Known to the Thais as kapi (กะปิ), shrimp paste is an important… Read More
2021-03-01 10:02
“Do I need a wok?” is a much-debated question in the realm of cooking. Hang out at any online forum about food and you’ll see mixed answers to this question. Open popular c… Read More
2021-02-22 11:35
When you get really into Thai food, you’ll probably come across dishes with or recipes that call for a uniquely Thai type of noodle. Known as kanom jeen, these delicious rice no… Read More
2021-02-16 09:31
Originally brought to Thailand in the 1500s by Portuguese explores, the chili pepper is an integral part of many Thai dishes. Chilis bring the heat to Thai food, and its reputation fo… Read More
2021-02-10 15:52
Not all Thai soups need to be spicy! This delicious Thai mustard green soup combines sourness and saltiness in a wonderfully warming broth. This comforting recipe is great for colder days du… Read More
2021-02-08 09:52
Known in Thailand as Lam Yai (ลำใย), longan fruit is popular all over the country, and you’ll regularly see it in fresh food markets or street-side stalls… Read More
2021-02-01 16:25
One of the great things about travelling to Thailand is simply wandering around the local markets and being greeted by a dazzling array of fruits and vegetables you’ve never seen. It&r&hell…Read More
2021-01-25 11:10
Being a tropical country, Thailand is fertile land for some funky fruits and vegetables. Coupled with the inventiveness of Thai cooks, it’s little wonder that the average two or three… Read More
2021-01-18 11:39
Brussel sprouts are a really underrated vegetable. It always surprises me that they only get eaten during a certain time of the year. I regularly eat them regardless of the date on the calen… Read More
2021-01-11 15:09
It’s a common occurrence in Thai food that you’ll stumble upon an ingredient you might not want to eat or be able to eat due to dietary or allergy reasons. I recently received an… Read More
2021-01-06 11:22
If you’re cooking any savoury Thai dish, there’s a 99% chance the ingredients list will contain either fish sauce or soy sauce. Beginners to Thai food might mistakenly think thes… Read More
2021-01-05 20:55
Can you eat unripe mango? This is a legitimate question. Many fruits are not safe to eat unripe because they can upset your stomach and lead to a bad case of food poisoning. Green in colour… Read More
2021-01-04 11:37
One of the often-overlooked aspects of Thai food is the range of interesting fruits you can find in Thai markets. A cacophony of funny shapes and vibrant colorful fruits awaits those who ven… Read More
2021-01-02 19:04
Cilantro, or coriander, depending on where you’re from, is a herb that is extremely common to Thai food. This article helps clarify any questions around what cilantro is used for in Th… Read More
2021-01-01 13:32
Limes and kaffir limes are two distinct fruits that both play important roles in cooking authentic Thai food. This article attempts to help you learn the difference between kaffir lime vs re… Read More
2020-09-21 20:04
This is a recipe for a simple and delicious Thai omelette. But there’s a twist: the unexpected ingredient here, which is cha om. Don’t worry if you’re scratching you… Read More
2019-10-04 16:31
Bangkok 3-Day Itinerary This is my ultimate Bangkok 3-day itinerary that allows you to see Bangkok’s best sights while fitting in time for an amazing self-guided Bangkok food tour. I h… Read More
2019-09-02 12:57
A variety of different types of basil are used extensively in Thai cuisine. My experience of basil before my first trip to Thailand was limited to its use in pesto, a famous green sauce used… Read More
2019-02-16 05:49
Thai Chili Paste With Mackerel Recipe (Nam Prik Pla Tu น้ำพริกปลาทู) In my opinion, nam prik pla tu is one of the best… Read More
2019-02-06 04:53
Thai Food Photos The old English saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, in that case, this blog post I’m about to post will be worth 25,000 words! When it comes to… Read More
2019-01-23 06:39
Looking for delicious lakeside dining in Chiang Mai? I really recommend a visit to Huay Tung Tao when you are in the city. This gorgeous lake, dotted with bamboo huts along its perimeter, ma… Read More
2018-10-01 15:20
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice This Thai pineapple fried rice recipe is used widely around Thailand. Not only is fried rice delicious, it is so ridiculously easy to make that there’s… Read More
2018-07-16 07:53
Thai Salad with Cucumber This Thai salad with cucumber tastes absolutely delicious. I always thought that som tam style salads absolutely had to use papaya until my girlfriend, who is [&hell&hell…Read More
2018-07-05 15:15
Nam prik noom is one of the tastiest green chili dips you could ever eat. The dish originated in Northern Thailand, and it is one of the first things I’d recommend that [&hel&hell…Read More
2018-01-21 19:48
It’s strange that I’ve spent so much time in Thailand’s Rose of The North, yet when I try to think of some restaurants serving amazing northern Thai food in Chiang [&hellip&hell…Read More
2017-11-13 04:58
Khao soi is one of my favorite dishes in the world, and one of the first things I make sure to eat on each visit to Chiang Mai. The problem […]
The post Aunt Pai’s Khao Soi &nda&hell…Read More
2017-09-24 04:06
Sorn Chai restaurant is a small unremarkable looking restaurant located right in the heart of the old city, just across from Tha Phae gate. It’s the kind of place that […]
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2017-09-07 11:08
One of the main reasons why Thai food is so delicious is because there’s no other cuisine like it on Earth. Authentic Thai food relies upon the careful balancing of […]
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2017-08-17 10:28
It’s always helpful to become familiar with the most common ingredients used in any cuisine. Thai cuisine uses a remarkable range of ingredients, many of which are inaccessible to peop… Read More
2017-08-10 05:53
One of the most exciting aspects of getting to know any cuisine is sampling ingredients and crazy dishes that I otherwise never would’ve tried. I am naturally quite a curious […… Read More
2017-08-06 09:48
One of the best parts about running a food blog is recommending some amazing places to eat to people who might already be in Thailand or considering a visit. Isaan […]
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2017-07-30 07:29
There is something inherently appealing about dipping food in sauces. Mexican cuisine has its famous salsas, Levantine cuisine has hummous, and Thai food has Nam Jim Jaew, which is, in [&hel&hell…Read More
2017-07-26 04:02
SP Chicken Chiang Mai “I need to get out of here before I gain a stone.” Those were the words I uttered to my girlfriend the first time I sampled […]
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2017-07-19 09:52
Funky Dog Cafe is a great little restaurant located about halfway down one of Chiang Mai’s busiest sois (small alleys). An extremely friendly Thai hippie and his wife run the […… Read More
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