Green Curry

Kaeng khiao wan is a traditional name for the fiery green curry. Although the name translates to sweet green curry, it merely refers to the color, which is known as sweet green. Thai green curry is a dish based on fragrant and spicy green chilis, brought to Thailand by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century.   Fresh …

Yellow Curry

One of three major curry types in Thailand is the famous yellow curry. Similar to its red and green counterparts, yellow curry is also made with spices such as coriander, cumin, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, garlic, galangal, and numerous other aromatic additions.   The spices are usually combined with potatoes and onions; all doused in a …

Tom yum

Tom Yum is one of the best known Thai dishes, a spicy, sour, and aromatic soup that is traditionally served with rice. It consists of shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, minced fresh ginger or galangal, shrimps, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, and minced Thai chili peppers.   Usually served as an appetizer, tom yum is traditionally garnished …

Pad Thai

Pad Thai is Thailand’s national dish, a flavorful stir-fry (pad in Thai) dish consisting of rice noodles, tofu, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and eggs. If it’s made with meat, chicken and pork are some of the most popular choices. The flavors are an intricate combination of sweet, sour, and salty, with a well-balanced contrast of textures. …

Kolokithakia tiganita

In Greece, fried zucchinis can be enjoyed as a meze or a side dish. The zucchinis are sliced, seasoned, and then simply dusted with flour or dipped in an egg batter before they are fried until crispy and golden. It is recommended to pair them with various dips such as yogurt-based tzatziki or garlicky skordalia.

Moustokouloura

The star ingredient in these chewy, soft cookies is grape must or petimezi, a syrup-like grape molasses. It is blended into a pliable dough that combines sugar or honey, flour, leavening agent, orange juice, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The dough is traditionally shaped into thin rolls that are then swirled into medium-sized …

Mandolato

This Greek variety of the ubiquitous soft nougat is traditionally prepared with a light meringue base that is enriched with honey, sugar, and almonds. Though it is mainly associated with Ionian islands such as Corfu, Zakynthos, or Kefalonia, this sweet treat is readily available throughout the country. It is believed that the tradition of preparing …

Amygdalotá

These delicate Greek cookies are prepared with ground almonds, egg whites, sugar, and various flavorings such as orange blossom water, liqueurs, or vanilla. Usually decorated with almonds or almond slivers, they come in different forms and are occasionally coupled with pastry creams. Amygdalotá cookies are traditionally baked and enjoyed on special occasions and are often …