What to cook + how to cook
Kor Moo Yang (Thai grilled pork) is one of my favorite Thai dishes. I know, I know there are many and I always say that but this is a dish that is so simple to make how can it not be a favorite. Simple = favorite. Easy relationship. It’s a hit with friends, easy enough to … Continue reading Kor Moo Yang (คอหมูย่าง)
Now, there are variations of this beautiful Jaew but I make mine based on what I tasted at least a hundred times and what I learned from my “mae baan” (แม่บ้าน) during those years in BKK. I generally put a lot more rice powder in than most. I like it a little nuttier and, well, I’m a … Continue reading Jaew Recipe (แจ่ว)
This is my take on a mind blowing grilled chicken I had when I was in Bangkok. No it was not street side, nor was it at some “cafeteria” stall or at some fancy “hi-so” hangout. It was deep in the recesses of a Mall which is not that surprising if you have been to Bangkok. Continue reading Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)
Thai Beef Salad There is just something so addicting about Thai food for me. Even having lived in S.E. Asia for a couple years I never did feel quite “full”. Oh, there were nights when I was in a complete food coma but I never “grew tired” of the food. It’s an amazing culture of … Continue reading Yum Nam Tok เนื้อน้ำตก
Red is the color of love. I am making Prig Gang Kua (พริกแกงคั่ว). This is not “prig gang ped” which generally has some bloomed spices like cumin in it. I don’t like that many flavors in this dish so I stuck with the basic red curry recipe (พริกแกงคั่ว) which is what I have so elegantly … Continue reading Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe
Yes, there are of course many variations of Thai Boat Noodle soup, but generally every stall in Thailand has the same basic elements. This Thai soup is great particularly for women. Lots of good stuff for the joints, bones and blood. Continue reading Thai Boat Noodle Soup Recipe
